WSP

Senior Systems Integrator - Industrial Automation & SCADA

WSP$95K — $126K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell Automation platforms preferred.
  • Expertise in configuring and supporting VTScada and Ignition is essential.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA and Modbus is crucial.
  • Proven success in system commissioning and startup support roles.
  • Solid understanding of industrial networking protocols and security measures is required.
  • Ability to develop technical documentation and control system specifications is a must.
  • Complementary skills in drafting support tools like AutoCAD or Revit are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and implementation of PLC and SCADA systems for municipal projects.
  • Independently program, test, and commission control systems in active settings.
  • Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting and service support as needed.
  • Create control narratives and technical documentation for operational safety.
  • Configure and deploy SCADA/HMI platforms, including graphics and databases.
  • Design and maintain industrial OT networks to ensure secure communications.
  • Collaborate with diverse project teams while managing individual deliverables.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote options.
  • Employee assistance programs for personal support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us

Join WSP as a Senior Systems Integrator - Industrial Automation & SCADA, where your hands-on expertise will directly support the delivery of complex municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a senior, self-directed role for a practitioner who thrives across the full automation lifecycle - from design and programming through commissioning, field support, and operational handover.

Your Impact
  • Lead the design, development, and delivery of PLC and SCADA systems for municipal and industrial infrastructure projects.
  • Independently program, test, and commission control systems in live plant environments.
  • Execute on-site and remote troubleshooting, including scheduled and unscheduled service support.
  • Develop control narratives, technical specifications, and system documentation that support safe and reliable operations.
  • Configure and deploy SCADA/HMI platforms, including graphics, communications, and databases.
  • Design and support industrial OT networks, enabling secure data flow between PLCs, SCADA, and enterprise systems.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams while maintaining strong independent delivery accountability.


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Demonstrated hands-on PLC programming experience with Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix); experience with Emerson RX3i, Schneider Modicon (M340/M580), or GE Fanuc is an asset.
  • Expert-level experience configuring and supporting VTScada and Ignition is required.
  • Experience with iFix, AVEVA, ClearSCADA, Survalent, or Geo SCADA considered valuable.
  • Proven implementation and troubleshooting experience with industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus RTU/TCP, EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus).
  • Practical experience in system commissioning, startup support, and operator assistance.
  • Strong understanding of industrial networking, including Ethernet (copper/fibre), segmentation, and firewalls.
  • Ability to produce control system specifications, PCNs, architecture diagrams, and networking documentation.
  • Comfort contributing complementary skills such as shop drawing review, control schematics, or drafting support (AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation).


Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $46.00 - $61.00
MB & ON: $42.00 - $57.80
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $41.60 - $55.20

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Apply today and bring your automation expertise to projects that protect communities, advance infrastructure, and deliver lasting impact.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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