Senior Automation Engineer (Project Manager)

Senior Automation Engineer (Project Manager)Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, QC, Canada
Type of position:
Regular
To pursue project and client development in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, BBA wants to bolster its local multidisciplinary team. Working closely with our offices in Québec City, Montréal and Mont-Saint-Hilaire, this team is actively involved in developing the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region and in executing various projects in the aluminium, mining and metals, and energy sectors. BBA's automation, instrumentation and control teams stand out with local clients by combining cutting‑edge technical expertise with unrivalled commitment and a strong understanding of the challenges involved in operating and maintaining industrial power systems.
By joining our team, you’ll support our industrial clients in the aluminium, energy and mining sectors with their operations as well as their maintenance and growth projects. As an engineer, you’ll lead and deliver engineering mandates in automation, instrumentation and control. Your role will be to contribute to various phases of engineering and site work. You’ll also be responsible for preparing proposals, selecting technologies and proposing solutions to clients.
Additionally, you’ll be mentored by various experienced engineers and benefit from BBA’s network of recognized experts to support you in completing mandates and in fostering your professional development.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to:
Plan, organize, lead and oversee automation and control projects
Support initiatives to develop the discipline within the office
Manage and supervise the work of colleagues in the same discipline
Interact with clients and provide technical support to the business development team
Build and maintain client relationships
Identify client needs and emerging needs during projects
Help prepare plans and specifications as well as detailed engineering deliverables (piping and instrumentation diagrams, location drawings, I/O, loop and motor control diagrams, lists of cables and instruments, installation details)
Draft reports, plans and specifications, construction and purchasing specifications, and calls for tenders
Prepare technical data sheets and select instruments (flow, pressure, levels) and control valves
Provide technical assistance during construction work (electrical/instrumentation)
Perform inspections and technical surveys
Help program PLCs, DCSs and human‑machine interfaces
Help prepare technical and commercial proposals
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Results‑driven
Commitment to sustainable and agile solutions
Passion for being in the thick of the action
Rigour and ethics
Ability to share and pass on knowledge
Summary of certifications and job requirements
Undergraduate degree in automated production engineering or electrical engineering
At least four years of relevant experience as an automation/instrumentation engineer or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience in automation and control system design
Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
Expertise in pre‑operational verifications and equipment startup
Experience in programming control systems (SCADA, PLC, DCS)
Available for short‑ and long‑term work assignments at client locations or sites
Proficiency in project management, technical writing and cost estimationAn overview of BBA’s total rewards
Annual base salary
Annual premium program for all regular employees
Onsite mobility premium
Access to a time bank
Cellphone program
Group insurance plan from day one, including short‑term and long‑term disability insurance and a telemedicine program
Retirement savings plan
Annual vacation and sick leave
Premium offered through the Employee Referral program
BBA considers many factors to determine annual base salaries, including but not limited to market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant competencies.
At BBA, you get many benefits
Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
Options to branch out into technical specialities, team management or project management, based on your interests
Involvement in innovative projects
A collaborative team that shares ideas and knowledge
Custom training and development plans
Access to a leadership program
About BBABBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field‑ready support.
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