Hybrid position (Remote work + office 1x/month + client site visits as needed).

Efficient Plant is seeking a Junior or Intermediate Automation Engineer to contribute to the development, integration, and support of automation and SCADA solutions in the energy sector.

An ideal role for a young engineer passionate about automation, industrial communications, and modern technological environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, configuration, and support of GE iFix SCADA systems.
• Contribute to the integration and configuration of RTAC and SMP industrial gateways.
• Perform configuration and communication testing: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC, etc.
• Collaborate on integration between PLCs, RTUs, IEDs, and SCADA platforms.
• Diagnose, analyze, and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in commissioning activities, remotely or on-site when required.
• Prepare and maintain up‑to‑date technical project documentation.

Desired Skills

• Practical knowledge of GE iFix (development, scripting, drivers).
• Experience or interest in RTAC, SMP, and industrial gateways.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols: Modbus, OPC UA/DA; assets include DNP3 and IEC 61850.
• Asset: experience or internships in the energy sector, substations, power generation, or distribution.
• Asset: understanding of PLCs, RTUs, SCADA architectures, and industrial networks.

Interests

• Learning cutting‑edge automation technologies.
• Learning industrial processes in the energy sector.
• Working with senior automation managers and senior specialists in these technologies.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Industrial Computing, or a related field.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in automation, SCADA, or industrial communications.
• Curiosity, rigour, and strong ability to learn quickly.
• Comfortable with remote work and highly autonomous.
• French required; working proficiency English required.
• Member of the Order of Engineers.
• Authorized to work in Canada.

Why join Efficient Plant?

• Exciting projects in the energy, agri‑food, and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Opportunity to develop skills in SCADA, industrial communications, and gateways.
• Experienced team, collaboration, and mentorship.

Interested?

Send your resume to: pcaron@efficientplant.com (referencing the job title in the subject line).