Intermediate Automation & Controls Engineer

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Gastonia, NC, USA
In-Office
81K-140K Annually
Mid level
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Provides engineering leadership for the design, modernization, lifecycle management, commissioning, and troubleshooting of industrial automation and control systems supporting natural gas facilities. Develops PLC, RTU, SCADA, HMI, measurement, and industrial networking solutions; maintains standards and technical documentation; evaluates reliability and cybersecurity risks; leads capital projects and system migrations; coordinates stakeholders and vendors; mentors colleagues; and supports regulatory and compliance initiatives. Requires approximately 25% travel and occasional after-hours operational support.
Summary Generated by Built In

Posting End Date:

October 15, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

In this role, you will provide engineering leadership, governance and technical stewardship for the planning, design, modernization, enhancement, and lifecycle management of industrial automation and control systems supporting compressor stations, LNG facilities, measurement and regulator stations, and remote operating assets.
You will develop engineering solutions that improve reliability, maintainability, cybersecurity, and operational performance while supporting both capital project design and execution along with long-term system sustainment.

Bring your automation engineering expertise to Enbridge and help modernize the critical systems that safely and reliably support our operations!

Note:

  • Internal job title is Engineer III Automation & Controls
  • This position is not eligible for relocation or international relocation.
  • This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship from Enbridge now or in the future.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop engineering solutions that sustain, modernize, and enhance Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI), measurement, and industrial networking systems across natural gas facilities.
  • Lead lifecycle planning, equipment modernization, technology refreshes, and obsolescence mitigation for control systems and operational technology assets.
  • Provide engineering leadership for capital projects, facility upgrades, system migrations, equipment replacements, commissioning, startup, and validation activities.
  • Create and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, OT/ICS network architectures, control narratives, design packages, testing documentation, and governance processes.
  • Evaluate system performance, reliability trends, and cybersecurity risks while performing advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex operational issues.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, contractors, and project teams while providing technical mentorship and supporting regulatory, audit, cybersecurity, and compliance initiatives.

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, SCADA, or operational technology systems.
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, RTUs, HMI and SCADA systems, industrial networks, measurement systems, and communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and OPC.
  • Experience with control-system lifecycle management, modernization, obsolescence planning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and operational technology cybersecurity.
  • Ability to lead technical projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, build productive stakeholder relationships, mentor technical colleagues, and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
  • Role requires a valid driver’s license, which will be verified with a motor vehicle check prior to hire.

Working Conditions:

  • Primarily office-based.
  • Moderate travel (~25%) for field visits throughout the service territory to support engineering evaluations, construction, commissioning, troubleshooting, inspections, and startup activities.
  • Occasional after-hours support for critical operational incidents, commissioning activities, or planned outages.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), walking, climbing stairs, accessing equipment buildings, conducting filed inspections, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Salary:

  • Ranges from $80,500 - $140,000 USD for U.S. locations, based upon the candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.
  • Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits:

  • A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
  • A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
  • Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
  • Paid time off, vacation, and sick leave, plus paid personal days depending on location, and paid holidays.
  • An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • A Wellness Program focused on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
  • Enbridge’s FlexWork hybrid work model offers eligible employees at the Manager level and below the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, choose a compressed workweek schedule, or use flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].

Information For Applicants:

  • Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

  • We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

  • Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, SCADA, or operational technology systems
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs, RTUs, HMI and SCADA systems, industrial networks, measurement systems, and communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and OPC
  • Experience with control-system lifecycle management, modernization, obsolescence planning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and operational technology cybersecurity
  • Ability to lead technical projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships and mentor technical colleagues
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license, subject to motor vehicle verification
  • Legal authorization to work without employment-based sponsorship now or in the future
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The Company
HQ: Calgary, Alberta
10,753 Employees

What We Do

Our name spells out our mission: a bridge to a cleaner energy future. That bridge safely connects millions of people around the world to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life. Throughout our history, and especially today, we are looking beyond the horizon to invest in and build modern infrastructure, resilient communities and reliable energy. We operate across North America and beyond—powering industry, empowering society and safely delivering reliable, affordable sources of energy through our four core businesses: - Liquids pipelines - Natural gas pipelines, - Gas distribution and storage - Renewable energy

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