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Senior SCADA Engineer - Canada - Arup
Embedded Systems Engineer
Senior SCADA Engineer leading complex data centre projects across Canada, designing and implementing SCADA systems, PLC logic, and HMI interfaces to ensure reliable, high‑performance automation for modern data centre infrastructure.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy SCADA solutions for large‑scale data centre projects, ensuring integration with PLCs, DCS, and other industrial control systems.
- Create and maintain PLC logic, HMI graphics, and alarm management strategies to support plant operations and safety requirements.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams to define system specifications, interface requirements, and commissioning plans.
- Lead troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and performance optimization during commissioning and handover phases.
- Document design decisions, configuration settings, and operational procedures for long‑term maintainability.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in SCADA/industrial automation within data centre or large‑scale infrastructure environments.
- Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley) and HMI development (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware).
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution, power quality, and safety standards relevant to data centres.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
Skills
electrical engineering