The opportunity

Associated is seeking a Junior Automation Technologist professional to join our Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls and Automation team in our Calgary Office. The position primarily focuses on PLC and SCADA programming, commissioning, and networking configurations; however, a diverse background in automation and control system planning, design, control narrative generation, troubleshooting, and maintenance is also required.

What we offer:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage,
  • Fitness allowance,
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation,
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Parental leave top up program 
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs 
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

Does this sound like you?

• Programming experience with a variety of automation software and hardware.
• Willingness to travel to support maintenance and commissioning tasks.
• Availability for PLC, SCADA Systems, and related communications emergency support.
• Minimum of two years of combined experience in positions related to the above preference and mandatory qualifications.
• Diploma or Degree in an electrical or automation-related program from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Licensed or eligible for licensing or certification with APEGA/ASET.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Background in electrical & instrumentation systems.
• Experience with municipal & industrial process systems.
• Experience with industrial networking & cybersecurity.
• Experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

About Us

At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at! 
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

What’s next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!  

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like via LinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report 

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.