Posted 16 days ago
Controls and Automation Engineer
@ Saltworks Technologies
Richmond, British Columbia
Overview
Saltworks Technologies is hiring a Controls and Automation Engineer for its SCADA team to design, test and commission control systems for complex industrial water treatment plants. The role requires a relevant engineering degree, EGBC Professional Engineer registration or eligibility, and 2 to 5 years of controls experience. The posting states a salary of $90,000 to $120,000 per year and an on-site arrangement in Richmond, BC.
Pay:
$90,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver SCADA screens for water treatment plants
- Set up and test control system simulations
- Support commissioning and troubleshooting on site
- Interface with third-party systems via industrial protocols
- Work with process engineers on control narratives
Requirements summary:
- Engineering degree in electrical, computer or mechatronics
- EGBC Professional Engineer registration or eligibility
- 2 to 5 years of controls and automation experience
- Experience with Ignition Perspective or AVEVA System Platform
- Excellent verbal and written English
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (EGBC) |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Home office allowance |
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Saltworks Technologies
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Full company description
Saltworks partners with clients to solve complex industrial water treatment and lithium refining challenges. Our advanced technologies—including chemical, membrane, and thermal systems—help clients cost-effectively recover water and valuables. Trusted by leading companies across semiconductors, battery manufacturing, power, mining, data centers, petrochemicals, resources, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals, Saltworks delivers intelligently automated factory-built solutions from our world-class manufacturing and R&D facilities. From concept to full-scale deployment, we provide end-to-end expertise, delivering scalable, high-performing systems that integrate seamlessly into existing operations. Learn more at saltworkstech.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 40,467
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 161
- Reported office locations
- 13800 Steveston Highway, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8, CA
- Business categories
- Chemical
- CleanTech
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Water Purification
- Mining Technology
- Water
- Other recorded names
- Saltworks Technologies
- Saltworks Technologies: Industrial Water + Lithium
- Specialties
- industrial water treatment
- wastewater treatment and reuse
- brine management
- desalination
- ion exchange membranes
- selective recovery and separations
- acid recovery
- reverse osmosis
- evaporators
- crystallizers
- lithium refining
- lithium
- and battery-grade lithium
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 17,710,170
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Saltworks partners with clients to solve complex industrial water treatment and lithium refining challenges. Our advanced technologies—including chemical, membrane, and thermal systems—help clients cost-effectively recover water and valuables. Trusted by leading companies across semiconductors, battery manufacturing, power, mining, data centers, petrochemicals, resources, food & beverage, and pharmaceuticals…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Environmental Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | industrial water treatmentwastewater treatment and reusebrine managementdesalinationion exchange membranesselective recovery and separationsacid recoveryreverse osmosisevaporatorscrystallizers |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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Saltworks Technologies is a leading Canadian cleantech company solving two of the world's most pressing challenges: water sustainability and critical minerals supply. We design and build advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems for global leaders in semiconductors, mining, automotive, and industrial processing.
Saltworks is a 2025 Technology Fast 50 company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner. We lead our industry in adopting and developing AI across our products, projects, and operations. Join us and build skills defining the next era of engineering and industrial systems.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Controls & Automation Engineer (SCADA Team) to join our multi-disciplinary team. Our Controls & Automation team provides engineering design expertise to our complex and highly specialized systems. You will collaborate with multiple teams and develop innovative solutions to some of the toughest environmental challenges facing our planet.
Your main tasks will include:
- Designing and delivering SCADA screens as part of complete controls & automation packages for complex water treatment plants.
- Setting up operator-friendly simulations of the controls & automation system and facilitating thorough simulation testing.
- Supporting commissioning and troubleshooting of controls & automation systems.
- Interfacing with third-party vendor sub-systems using common industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and Peer-to-Peer Messaging.
- Working closely with Process-Control Engineers to ensure control narrative accuracy and working towards eliminating gaps between Process and Controls.
- Occasionally traveling to plant installations and working with customers for start-up and commissioning.
You will be a great fit if you have:
- A degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Registered (or eligible to register) as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- 2 – 5 years of work experience designing, implementing, and commissioning controls & automation systems (Machinery or Process Solutions).
- Experience with Ignition Perspective and/or AVEVA System Platform.
- Experience identifying and troubleshooting controls and automation system bugs, often under tight deadlines.
- Process library experience (Plant PAx or Siemens APL) is a plus.
Why join Saltworks?
At Saltworks, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues to solve complex, real-world problems – designing and delivering innovative water treatment and lithium refining systems for some of the world's most recognized companies. Every team member contributes meaningfully, from early-stage development through field deployment.
Saltworks is investing intentionally in artificial intelligence for engineering and technical work. Engineering offers one of the longest runways for AI-driven productivity and automation, and Saltworks aims to be at the forefront of this shift. We provide the training, computational capacity, and practical tools needed for engineers and technical professionals to apply AI meaningfully in their work.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
- Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
- Collaborative, cross-functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes.
- Regular social activities and company events.
How to apply:
If you would like to join the Saltworks team, please submit your resume (cover letters are not required).
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential
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Salary: $90,000 to $120,000 per year (negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and internal equity).
Location: 13800 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8
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