Lead Automation Engineer

slihrms· AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
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Job Description

Overview


Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.


Your role


  • Lead I&C engineering activities and guide a team of engineers in preparing high-quality instrumentation, automation, and control system deliverables. 
  • Define and develop conceptual and detailed designs for I&C systems, including functional and performance requirements, control logic, P&ID development.
  • Prepare, review, and approve key deliverables, including design requirements, design criteria, block diagrams, functional specifications, instrument data sheets, I/O lists, loop diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams, bills of materials.
  • Perform or supervise the preparation of technical specifications, calculations, vendor bid review and evaluations and site assessments.  
  • Track schedule and progress, resolve complex technical issues, provide technical guidance to the team, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Represent I&C Design Engineering during fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning, and provide field support to the construction team for the execution of system design packages. 
  • Interface with engineering disciplines, suppliers, clients, and other company stakeholders to support effective project execution. 

About you


  • Bachelor’s degree in instrumentation and control, electrical, automation, or a related engineering field.  
  • Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) in good standing.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant design, implementation, or construction support experience; Metals & Minerals (M&M) processing and aluminum plant experience are considered assets. 
  • Minimum 5 years of technical leadership experience in an engineering environment. 
  • Familiarity with industrial quality requirements and applicable Quebec, Canadian, CSA, IEEE, ISA, IEC, and related I&C engineering codes and standards. 
  • Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control system functions, configurations, and equipment used in Metals & Minerals (M&M) processing facilities, aluminum plants, and similar industrial process applications. 

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.


About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.


Additional information

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Lead Automation Engineer position at slihrms located?
This Lead Automation Engineer role at slihrms is based in CA.QC.Montréal.455 boul. René-Lévesque Ouest. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lead Automation Engineer role at slihrms full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Lead Automation Engineer role in the AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. department at slihrms.
Which team or department does the Lead Automation Engineer at slihrms belong to?
This Lead Automation Engineer position is part of the AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. department at slihrms. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Lead Automation Engineer position at slihrms?
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When was the Lead Automation Engineer job at slihrms posted?
This Lead Automation Engineer position at slihrms was posted on Sep 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Lead Automation Engineer
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