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Systems Engineer – Industrial Control and Communications Systems

Toronto, ON, ca💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, integrate, commission, and troubleshoot industrial control, automation, and communication systems for mission-critical infrastructure.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Industrial Control & Communications)

Builds

SCADA, DCS, PLC, HMI, IED, and fiber optic communication networks for critical infrastructure projects.

Domain

Industrial Automation / Critical Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, DCS, PLC, HMI, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, Profinet, Profibus, DNP3, IEC 61850, Fiber Optic Systems, OT Cybersecurity, System Integration, Root Cause Analysis, Reliability Engineering

Preferred skills

Airport infrastructure, Transportation/Rail, Utilities/Power, Oil and Gas, Asset Lifecycle Management, Brownfield Modernization

Technologies

SCADA, DCS, PLC, HMI, IED, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, Profinet, Profibus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OTDR, Fiber Optics

Responsibilities

Review and validate system architecture designs for industrial control and communications systems. Perform systems integration activities involving SCADA, DCS, PLC, HMI, IEDs, and communication gateways. Assess and verify industrial communication networks utilizing Ethernet-based architectures and protocols. Support design validation and troubleshooting of fiber optic communication systems. Evaluate network resilience and redundancy strategies. Review and verify control logic, alarm management, and automated operational response functions. Execute and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities. Conduct root cause analysis, system diagnostics, and troubleshooting of complex automation issues. Perform reliability engineering and maintainability assessments. Review implementation of OT cybersecurity controls and secure network architecture.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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