Automation Engineer In Training

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Are you passionate about automation and the fast-paced world of work sites and industrial plants? Do you want to see the direct impact your work has in the field while working closely with clients? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity for you!
As an Automation Engineer-in-training, you'll be joining the Process Control and Operational Technologies department at our Vancouver office. This multidisciplinary team will support your career growth, whether you choose to specialize in a niche area or develop a broader, generalist profile. You'll work with a motivated, dynamic group, ready to coach you on projects and guide you throughout your professional journey.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Participate in detailed engineering and design of automation and control systems for industrial projects
• Program and configure control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMIs) as part of the overall engineering solution
• Prepare technical deliverables such as P&IDs, I/O lists, control philosophies, specifications, calculations, and study reports
• Support project execution activities including scope clarification, schedules, cost tracking, and coordination meetings
• Develop and maintain solid client relationships
• Perform site surveys and assist with commissioning and testing to validate engineering designs, both onsite and remotely
• Assist with equipment commissioning, both onsite and remotely

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Ability to see beyond established standards
• Rigour and ethical
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Overview of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, Mechatronic, or Instrumentation and control engineering or any other equivalent training
• 0 to 4 years of experience in automation and instrumentation; participation in detailed engineering of a project in the mining or energy sectors
• Available for short- and long-term work assignments at client locations or sites
• Valid driver’s licence
• Asset: Bilingual (English and French), both spoken and written, ability to draft technical documents in both languages

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

- Annual base salary between – $68,000 to $83,200
- Annual premium program for regular employees.
- Access to a time bank.
- Onsite mobility premium.
- Cellphone Program.
Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees.
- Retirement saving plan for regular employees.
- Vacation and sick leave.
- Premium offered through the Employee Referral program.

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to:
Market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• A vibrant social club with something for everyone
• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:
• Our Toward Net Zero plan and our ESG promise
• 35% of women on our team
• and much more!
• Custom training and development plans

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.