System Integration Specialist

GHD

  • Waterloo, ON
  • Permanent
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 1 mois
Job Category: Design DocumentationJob Description:There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.Who are we looking for?We are seeking a Systems Integration Specialist to join our dynamic Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) team at any of our location in Waterloo/GTA. This is an exciting hybrid opportunity to work on complex infrastructure projects in municipal w/ww, energy, and industrial sectors that directly impact public health, sustainability, and resilience.GHD is a global leader in delivering automation, control systems, and integration solutions for industrial, municipal, and renewable energy projects. Our teams drive innovation and excellence to improve infrastructure and communities across North America and beyond.In an ever-changing world, creativity and innovation are required to stay ahead.We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Responsibilities
  • Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
  • Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.
  • Applications Software Maintenance: Monitor and identify software defects and suggest corrections for approval by more senior colleagues to maintain fully functioning applications software.
  • Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
  • Operating Machine or Equipment: Operate complex equipment and machines, adjusting diverse variables to achieve the best possible outcomes in terms of quality and productivity. Also responsible for generating solutions to simple and recurring inefficiencies.
  • Design and Conceptualization: Support others by performing prescribed design activities using existing procedures.
  • Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data.
  • Operational Compliance: Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
  • Quality Assurance Testing: Carry out a specified range of complex tests to verify that specifications are met and to reject nonconforming material or articles.
Education
  • Post secondary education in electrical engineering, automation, or a related discipline.
Experience
  • General Experience: Minimum 5-8+ years of experience in PLC programming, systems integration, automation engineering, or control system design.
  • Strong technical knowledge in:
  • Development of PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, GE iFIX, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, ICONICS, Ignition)
  • Industrial networking and communications (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, OPC)
  • Process control fundamentals, loop tuning, and field instrumentation
  • Control panel layout, fabrication, and system architecture design
  • Experience working on municipal or industrial infrastructure projects (water/wastewater, landfill gas, energy, manufacturing).
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Willingness and ability to travel across North America for commissioning and client support. (Must have a valid Passport)
Assets (Nice-to-Haves)
  • Experience programming in IEC 61131-3 languages (Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text).
  • Familiarity with OT/IT network infrastructure, virtualization, server-client systems, and cybersecurity practices.
  • Exposure to cloud-connected SCADA or edge computing platforms.
  • Basic scripting (Python, PowerShell) or database interaction (SQL) for automation workflows
  • Involvement in HAZOP studies, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), or redundancy design.
  • Project experience in renewable energy, RNG/biogas facilities, or food and beverage sectors.
Why Join Us
  • Work on innovative, community-focused infrastructure projects with real-world impact.
  • Collaborate with a diverse, skilled, and supportive team of professionals.
  • Access mentorship, professional development, and global career growth opportunities.
  • Contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, sustainability, and teamwork.
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions, and help you create a lasting impact.See where your commitment could take you with GHD.As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.#LI-MC1

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