Senior Control Systems Engineer

About the Role Senior Control Systems Engineer within ANDRITZ's Automation & Digitalization team. You will guide control systems projects from concept through commissioning, designing modern hardware and software, and delivering impactful automation solutions for North American pulp and paper facilities.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support control systems projects through all phases—feasibility, design, implementation, and commissioning, ensuring goals, timelines, and budgets are achieved.
• Identify opportunities to expand automation and electrification scope within projects to deliver additional client value.
• Collaborate closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to meet project goals.
• Design and develop modern control systems (hardware and software) tailored to client needs.
• Develop process control narratives to integrate automation solutions with new and existing equipment and processes.
• Build and implement control algorithms and logic, test, simulate, and troubleshoot to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation and project deliverables.
• Drive checkout and commissioning activities to completion, including providing training to operations and maintenance teams on DCS handover.
• Lead and mentor the team; guide junior engineers and technologists to expand control systems engineering skills.
• Support estimates and proposals, project planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Uphold ANDRITZ’s quality standards and core #1ANDRITZway behaviours.

What We're Looking For

• Degree or diploma in Engineering (automation, electrical, or related field).
• Registration as EIT, P.Eng., or AScT in British Columbia.
• 10+ years of industrial experience (Pulp & Paper and consulting experience is a strong asset).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Hands-on design and configuration experience with DCS platforms (e.g., ABB, Emerson, Foxboro, Honeywell).
• Experience with PLC/HMI systems and project management is an asset.
• Proven problem-solving ability across control systems hardware, software, and communications.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking and cybersecurity practices.
• Willingness and ability to travel to domestic and international project sites.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Nice to Have

• Pulp & Paper industry experience (asset).
• Consulting experience (asset).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 120,000 to 160,000 (USD) yearly; commensurate with experience.
• ANDRITZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.