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This role is responsible for providing technical oversight and engineering support for shipboard instrumentation, automation, and operational technology (OT) systems across BC Ferries' fleet. As vessel systems become increasingly reliant on PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and engineering software, this position plays a critical role in ensuring system reliability, configuration control, cybersecurity, and lifecycle management. Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, shipyards, and regulatory bodies, you will help support safe and reliable operations while contributing to fleet modernization, standardization, refits, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nThe Role\nReporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, Electrical and Automation, you will be:\nDefining technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and engineering standards while supporting equipment evaluation and standardization initiatives;\n\nPerforming verification and validation activities and providing engineering expertise for vessel automation systems;\n\nReviewing and overseeing contractor deliverables associated with vessel refits, dry dockings, and modernization projects;\n\nInvestigating technical failures, preparing engineering reports, and supporting root cause investigations, FMECA activities, and condition-based monitoring programs;\n\nConducting inspections and providing engineering support for vessel modifications and new construction projects;\n\nEstablishing and maintaining lifecycle controls for PLC and HMI software, firmware, documentation, network settings, and obsolescence planning;\n\nManaging operational technology configurations, software changes, system backups, and recovery processes;\n\nReviewing PLC logic, alarms, interlocks, control narratives, and cause-and-effect sequences to support reliable vessel operations;\n\nSupporting industrial communication networks and protocols including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and CANbus;\n\nLiaising with regulatory authorities, classification societies, shipyards, suppliers, and contractors;\n\nContributing to maintenance strategies, training initiatives, spare parts planning, and technical documentation development.\n\nWhat you bring to the team\nBachelor's or master's degree in electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering or related fields\n\nProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registration\n\nMinimum 8 years of related engineering experience; postgraduate studies may be considered\n\nStrong cybersecurity awareness related to operational technology environments\n\nExperience working with industrial automation systems, including PLC-based controls, HMI/SCADA systems, system integration, software lifecycle management, firmware management, and backup/recovery processes\n\nExperience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networks such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, and CANbus\n\nStrong understanding of industrial communications, PLCs, HMIs, and variable frequency drives (VFDs)\n\nDemonstrated analytical thinking, troubleshooting expertise, and sound engineering judgment with the ability to evaluate complex technical failures and recommend practical solutions\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across operational and technical teams\n\nStrong organizational skills, initiative, accountability, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently\n\nMarine systems project experience is considered an asset\n\nKnowledge of high-reliability or safety-critical systems and marine OT cybersecurity is considered an asset\n\nJoin us!\nIf this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by November 25,2026 at 11:59pm.\nAdditional information\nThe target salary range: $105,200.00 - $131,500.00 per annum. The starting salary is determined based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and internal equity.\n\"We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC” \nAt BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along 1,600 km of coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication, expertise and hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service, inclusion, and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact. Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes, you'll play an important role in connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.\nWe support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.\nWe appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5327,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Public Transport","Sea Freight","Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-07T06:21:02Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":17,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-08T05:47:12Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":93968,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/bc-ferries-automation-systems-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/bc-ferries-automation-systems-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-09T01:54:56Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4036,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-10T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1767354},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1767354"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fbc-ferries-automation-systems-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fbc-ferries-automation-systems-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fbc-ferries-automation-systems-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/bc-ferries-automation-systems-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fbc-ferries-automation-systems-engineer"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3910048}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"bcferries.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3910048},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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