Intermediate Automation & Controls Engineer
Gastonia, NC - USA
Job Summary
Posting End Date:
October 15 2026Employee Type:
Regular-Full timeUnion/Non:
This is a non-union positionIn this role you will provide engineering leadership governance and technical stewardship for the planning design modernization enhancement and lifecycle management of industrial automation and control systems supporting compressor stations LNG facilities measurement and regulator stations and remote operating assets.
You will develop engineering solutions that improve reliability maintainability cybersecurity and operational performance while supporting both capital project design and execution along with long-term system sustainment.
Bring your automation engineering expertise to Enbridge and help modernize the critical systems that safely and reliably support our operations!
Note:
- Internal job title is Engineer III Automation & Controls
- This position is not eligible for relocation or international relocation.
- This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship from Enbridge now or in the future.
What You Will Do:
- Develop engineering solutions that sustain modernize and enhance Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Remote Terminal Units (RTU) Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) Human Machine Interface (HMI) measurement and industrial networking systems across natural gas facilities.
- Lead lifecycle planning equipment modernization technology refreshes and obsolescence mitigation for control systems and operational technology assets.
- Provide engineering leadership for capital projects facility upgrades system migrations equipment replacements commissioning startup and validation activities.
- Create and maintain engineering standards technical specifications OT/ICS network architectures control narratives design packages testing documentation and governance processes.
- Evaluate system performance reliability trends and cybersecurity risks while performing advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex operational issues.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders vendors contractors and project teams while providing technical mentorship and supporting regulatory audit cybersecurity and compliance initiatives.
Who You Are:
- Bachelors degree in engineering.
- 4 years of relevant experience in industrial automation controls instrumentation SCADA or operational technology systems.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs RTUs HMI and SCADA systems industrial networks measurement systems and communication protocols such as Modbus DNP3 EtherNet/IP and OPC.
- Experience with control-system lifecycle management modernization obsolescence planning troubleshooting root-cause analysis and operational technology cybersecurity.
- Ability to lead technical projects coordinate multidisciplinary teams build productive stakeholder relationships mentor technical colleagues and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Role requires a valid drivers license which will be verified with a motor vehicle check prior to hire.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily office-based.
- Moderate travel (25%) for field visits throughout the service territory to support engineering evaluations construction commissioning troubleshooting inspections and startup activities.
- Occasional after-hours support for critical operational incidents commissioning activities or planned outages.
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:
Grasping kneeling light moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds) walking climbing stairs accessing equipment buildings conducting filed inspections reaching above shoulder repetitive motion typing sitting standing visual requirement (able to see screens detect color coding read fine print) hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:
Ability to: understand remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines complete routine forms compose letters outlines memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.
Salary:
- Ranges from $80500 - $140000 USD for U.S. locations based upon the candidates experience skills and internal equity.
- Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.
Benefits:
- A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health dental insurance and disability.
- A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
- Valuable retirement savings plans including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
- Paid time off vacation and sick leave plus paid personal days depending on location and paid holidays.
- An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Wellness Program focused on supporting healthier employees by providing tools resources and opportunities to improve physical mental social and financial well-being.
- Enbridges FlexWork hybrid work model offers eligible employees at the Manager level and below the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays choose a compressed workweek schedule or use flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid
At Enbridge we are dedicated to our core value of are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to age race color national or ethnic origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status family status veteran status Indigenous status disability or any other reason protected by federal state or local with disabilities can request accessible formats communication supports or other accessibility assistance by contacting .
Information For Applicants:
Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
We appreciate your interest in working with us; however only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening including a criminal records check.
Required Experience:
IC