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Automation Engineering Manager
Powell • Alberta, Canada
onsitefull-time
Posted Feb 18, 2026
Role & seniority: PAD Automation Engineering Manager (senior leadership role within Powell Automation Division)
Stack/tools: MV/LV switchgear; automation and control systems; power systems; electrical system integration; KPI tracking; engineering procedures and standards; bid support and customer interfaces
Top 3 responsibilities
Build and deliver roadmaps for PAD solutions; collaborate with business development to pursue opportunities
Lead a technical team (Electrical Engineers/Technologists) delivering engineering, testing, and implementation of automation solutions for power systems
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering; 10+ years of relevant experience; 5+ years in engineering team leadership
Strong background in automation/control systems, power systems, or electrical system integration (switchgear)
Excellent English communication, collaboration, and independent/team work; problem-solving; budget/process oversight
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Nice-to-haves
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering; P.Eng. (Canadian) designation
Location & work type
Canada (Acheson, Calgary, Montreal) with travel; full-time; mix of office work and manufacturing floor/testing environments
Full Description
As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing and field servicing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we provide a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.
We are currently seeking a motivated individual to be a part of our growing Powell Automation Division (PAD). This exciting position allows the ability to provide functional and strategic leadership that offers a balance between empowerment and direction to produce innovative and creative solutions to solve problems for our clients. Additionally, you will interact and collaborate with diverse professionals to help grow and fuel the future presence of PAD in the automation space! Key responsibilities include leading a team responsible for completing engineering, testing, and implementation of automation solutions for Medium and Low Voltage switchgear applications.
Supervision
Electrical Engineers and Technologists
Essential Responsibilities
AS A PAD AUTOMATION ENGINEERING MANAGER YOU WILL
Build and deliver the roadmap for new and existing PAD solutions and offers. This includes collaborating with key PAD business development partners to target new opportunities.
Lead a technical team and manage direct reports in providing complex technical solutions for power systems and automation applications in MV and LV switchgear.
Develop, set, create, and drive KPI metrics and performance to support scalable automation growth
Revise, develop, and maintain engineering procedures and standards to drive increase growth and efficiency of PAD project execution. This includes ensuring that proper records and other documentation are maintained.
Build and maintain customer relationships, including helping to manage customer expectations of PAD deliverables.
Develop strategic initiatives to continuously drive the growth and expansion of PAD in the automation space. This may include customer site visits to interface with and provide innovative solutions to meet customer requirements/ needs.
Provides engineering support during the bid phase, supports presentation of proposals to customers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing engineering teams
Strong technical background and experience (senior level) in at least one of the following is required
a. Automation and Control systems
b. Power Systems
c. Electrical System Integration preferably for electrical switchgear applications
Registered Engineer (P. Eng.) in a Canadian Province
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
Demonstrate leadership, mentorship, and problem-solving skills for engineering teams and activities.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Must have excellent English communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and collaboration skills to effectively work with both business and technical teams
Excel working independently as well as in a team-oriented roles
Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement
Develop and utilize engineering related KPIs to demonstrate growth, efficiency, and cost improvements for PAD engineering solutions
Control engineering costs through monitoring budget performance of engineering project execution.
Manage and oversee the use of subcontractors
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Working & Environmental Conditions
Travel is required for this position. The amount of travel is estimated to be 25% of the time to customer sites.
The customer sites can be refineries, utility substation yards or even offshore platforms.
The position will require working in an office environment as well has performing testing on the manufacturing floor with the equipment
This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Who we are
Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, valve servicing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary and Montreal.
Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.
Your Partner in Safety
Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
