Automation Specialist Intern
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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About Job
Location: [Calgary/Fort Saskatchewan, AB]
Type: Internship / Co-op (Full-time)
Duration: [4 months - Feb-May 2027]
Mandatory: Canadian Citizen or PR holder
An Automation specialist intern supports the design, programming, and implementation of Industrial automation systems to improve process efficiency, reliability, and Safety.
This role offers hands-on experience with PLC/DCS systems, control logic, and SCADA/HMI development, while working alongside senior automation engineers.
Responsibilities
Assist in the programming, testing, and troubleshooting of PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
Support reviewing of Control System documentation, including I/O lists, and Control narratives
Participate in Factory and Site acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT)
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery and commissioning.
Skills & Tools Gained
- Programming: Ladder logic, Function block, Structured text
- Platforms: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell), Siemens, DeltaV, and Honeywell
- Visualization: HMI/SACADA and DeltaV Live
- Protocols: Modbus, Profibus, OPC, Ethernet/IP
Qualifications
- Recent Canadian institute graduate/Final year student in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Chemical Engineering.
- Basic understanding of PLC/DCS programming, instrumentation, and process control.
- Familiarity with one or more platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, DeltaV, Schneider)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, or related engineering tools is an asset.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, technical environment.
What we offer
- Mentorship from experienced automation professionals
- Exposure to real-world automation projects and industrial environments.
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in PLC/DCS programming, HMI design, and commissioning.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people of all identities, including LGBTQ+ individuals.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist with programming, testing, and troubleshooting PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems, and review control system documentation such as I/O lists and control narratives. Participate in factory and site acceptance testing and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery and commissioning.
Requirements
Applicants must be a recent graduate from a Canadian institution or a final-year student in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Chemical Engineering, and must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. They should have a basic understanding of PLC/DCS programming, instrumentation, and process control, familiarity with at least one relevant automation platform, and strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Skills
- PLC Programming
- DCS Programming
- SCADA Systems
- HMI Development
- Ladder Logic
- Function Block Programming
- Structured Text
- Control Logic
- Instrumentation
- Process Control
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- Site Acceptance Testing
- Troubleshooting
- AutoCAD
- Excel
- Communication
Benefits
- Mentorship
- Practical Project Experience
- Collaborative Team Culture
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Technology
Keywords
- Industrial Automation
- PLC
- DCS
- SCADA
- HMI
- Ladder Logic
- Function Block
- Structured Text
- Allen-Bradley
- Rockwell
- Siemens
- DeltaV
- Honeywell
- DeltaV Live
- Modbus
- Profibus
- OPC
- Ethernet/IP
- I/O Lists
- Control Narratives
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- Site Acceptance Testing
- Commissioning
- Instrumentation
- Process Control
- AutoCAD
- Excel
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Engineering Services