Posted 2 months ago
Electrical Engineer (Control Systems)
@ Shermco Industries, Inc.
Lethbridge, Alberta
Overview
Shermco Industries, Inc. is hiring a full-time remote SCADA Engineer in Canada to design, program, integrate, commission and support SCADA and industrial automation systems. The role requires five or more years of SCADA experience, Ignition expertise and travel of up to 20% within Canada and the United States. Pay is CAD $100,000 to $120,000 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Design, program and maintain SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs and RTUs
- Configure and support Ignition SCADA applications
- Develop specifications, I/O lists and commissioning records
- Lead or support FAT, SAT and commissioning
- Coordinate with customers, contractors and vendors
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- Five or more years of SCADA experience
- Ignition, Perspective HMI and Python or Jython scripting
- PLC, RTU and industrial network experience
- Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams and P&IDs
Tools & skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness, Paid training |
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Shermco Industries, Inc.
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Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems and related equipment for the light, medium, and heavy industrial base nationwide. Shermco specializes in industrial, utilities and wind generation technologies and the associated motors, generators, drives, switchgear and protective equipment. Founded in 1974 in Dallas, the company is comprised of two strategic business units; the Machine Services Division and the Engineering Services Division. Shermco's corporate location is in Irving, Texas, with service centers in Angleton, Austin, Cedar Rapids, Columbus, Des Moines, Houston, Minneapolis, Omaha, Port Arthur, San Antonio, Sweetwater, and Tulsa. Shermco Industries Canada is based in Regina, Saskatchewan, with service centers in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. Shermco Industries has over 1200 full-time employees. The company is a member in good standing with the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League (PEARL), and the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Shermco is also a six time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work' award, recognized by the Austin Business Journal as well as the Dallas Business Journal. For more information about Shermco Industries, visit www.shermco.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 31,286
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,245
- Reported office locations
- 2425 East Pioneer Parkway, Irving, Texas 75061, US
- 1357 N. 108th East Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74116, US
- 33002 FM 2004, Angleton, Texas 77515, US
- Business categories
- Electronics
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Shermco Industries, Inc.
- Shermco Services, LLC
- Shermco Industries
- Specialties
- substation maintenance
- wind generator repair
- switchgear repair
- circuit breaker repair
- training services
- professional engineering services
- oil diagnostics
- electrical safety
- and electrical maintenance and testing
- electric motor repair
- motor rewind
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- 0
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Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems and related equipment for the light, medium, and heavy industrial base nationwide. Shermco specializes in industrial, utilities and wind generation technologies and the associated motors, generators, drives…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Irving, Texas |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1974 |
| Specialties | substation maintenancewind generator repairswitchgear repaircircuit breaker repairtraining servicesprofessional engineering servicesoil diagnosticselectrical safetyand electrical maintenance and testingelectric motor repair |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
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Overview
SCADA Engineer
Location: Remote, Canada
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Travel: Up to 20% within Canada and the United States
Department: Engineering/Control Systems Integration
About Shermco Canada
Shermco Canada is a leading provider of electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, engineering, and control systems integration services. Our teams support critical power systems and industrial infrastructure across Canada, helping customers improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.
We are committed to an industry-leading safety culture, technical excellence, employee development, and providing meaningful career opportunities for our people. Shermco Canada’s services include field services, power systems engineering, control systems integration, disaster recovery, locating services, and electrical equipment repair.
About the Opportunity
Shermco Canada is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to design, program, integrate, commission, and support SCADA and industrial automation systems.
This is a remote position open to qualified candidates residing in an approved location within Canada. The successful candidate will collaborate with customers, engineering teams, field personnel, contractors, and vendors to deliver reliable automation solutions for electrical power and industrial infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, gateways, instrumentation, edge devices, and industrial networks.
- Configure and support Ignition SCADA applications, including Perspective HMI, scripting, alarming, Tag Historian, reporting, and data visualization.
- Develop SCADA specifications, network drawings, I/O lists, control narratives, commissioning records, and operational handover documentation.
- Lead or support Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, systems integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational handover.
- Review electrical drawings, P&IDs, control schematics, network diagrams, communication architectures, and panel designs.
- Coordinate with customers, internal teams, contractors, and vendors to meet technical requirements and project schedules.
- Identify opportunities to improve SCADA standards, cybersecurity, system performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
- Complete work in accordance with applicable safety, electrical, regulatory, customer, and Shermco requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Automation, or a related engineering discipline. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
- Five or more years of experience in SCADA design, programming, systems integration, commissioning, or troubleshooting.
- Experience with Ignition SCADA, including Perspective HMI, Python or Jython scripting, alarming, Tag Historian, and reporting.
- Hands-on experience configuring, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, RTUs, industrial controllers, gateways, and edge devices.
- Knowledge of industrial networks, fibre optics, VPNs, remote access, OT communications, and protocols such as OPC UA, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU, and RS-485.
- Ability to interpret electrical single-line diagrams, P&IDs, control schematics, network diagrams, and I/O lists.
- Strong technical documentation, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with geographically dispersed teams.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada and able to travel within Canada and the United States, subject to applicable border-entry requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electrical substations, protection and control systems, three-phase power, or power system automation.
- Experience with SEL protection relays, RTACs, AcSELerator software, Ignition Edge, Opto 22, CODESYS, or Red Lion products.
- Knowledge of solar power, battery energy storage systems, distributed energy resources, or renewable power generation.
- Experience with Linux operating systems and industrial or operational technology cybersecurity practices.
- Experience with SCADA panel design, telecommunications, CCTV, access control, water or wastewater systems, pumping systems, utilities, data centres, or industrial facilities.
- Experience delivering customer-facing engineering or systems integration projects.
- Ignition, cybersecurity, automation, networking, or project management certifications.
Work Environment and Travel
- This position may be performed remotely from an approved location within Canada.
- Travel of up to 20% within Canada and the United States is required based on customer and project needs.
- Travel may include overnight stays and occasional work outside regular business hours during commissioning, outages, or critical system events.
- A valid driver’s licence may be required when driving is an essential part of a project assignment.
- Site-specific travel, safety, and access requirements will be communicated in advance.
What Shermco Offers
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and technical qualifications
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings program
- Paid vacation and time away from work
- Technical training and professional-development support
- Career advancement and leadership-development opportunities
- A collaborative team environment with a strong commitment to safety and technical excellence
Equal Opportunity and Accommodation
Shermco Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, business requirements, and the ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to communicate their needs so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Pay Range
CAD $100,000.00 - CAD $120,000.00 /Yr.Journal
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