Controls Engineer - Systems Integration
About the job
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or Chemical Engineering required
- Minimum of 2 years in an industrial controls (end-user or OEM), or system integration/consulting role as a controls engineer
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC’s, HMI’s and programming software required
- Programming of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems for continuous, discrete and batch processes
- Industrial network specification and design (Ethernet, Modbus, IO-Link, etc.)
- Collaboration with other disciplines (Process Design, Electrical Design) to identify control system specifications
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and other process design documentation to assist in control system specifications
- Generate and maintain necessary documentation, including I/O Lists, Process Narratives, Functional Design Specifications, Commissioning Forms, etc., dependent upon customer requirements
- Provide commissioning and startup services
- Electrical troubleshooting and ability to commission and configure a wide range of control equipment (VFDs, transmitters, etc.)
- Assist in control panel design and equipment specification, ensuring compliance with applicable codes (NEC, UL508A) and standards
- Experience in any of the following HMI/SCADA software is desirable: Inductive Automaton Ignition, AVEVA Wonderware, GE iFix
- Experience with Siemens SIMATIC controllers and STEP 7 programming software
- Experience in the use and configuration of historians (FactoryTalk Historian, OSISoft PI)
- Experience with OPC Servers (Kepware, Matrikon), Databases (SQL)
- Proficiency in managing tasks within integration projects, including client coordination, system design, and deliverable preparation
- Proficiency in control panel design, network design, and component selection
- Strong leadership and organizational abilities with a focus on relationship management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
About the company
Laporte Consultants is an engineering firm that designs process plants, buildings, and utilities for the Pharmaceutical, Agrifood, and Bioindustrial sectors. It carries out projects across multiple countries by coordinating client needs, regulatory requirements, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complete engineering solutions from concept to implementation. It differentiates itself through a broad geographic footprint and deep sector experience, enabling long-term relationships with both local and international clients. Its goal is to provide reliable, integrated engineering services and become a trusted, ongoing partner for its clients.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- LAPORTE reports 480 employees and 25 offices, signaling continued demand and hiring.
- 2026 job postings show active recruiting across Canada, the United States, and London.
- Recent biomanufacturing wins in mRNA, cell therapy, and vaccines strengthen its pipeline.
What critics are saying
- Rapid growth from 340 to 480 employees strains culture, onboarding, and quality control.
- New London and international expansion increases coordination risk before 2026 project handovers.
- Pharma consulting depends on client capex cycles; a major customer loss would hit revenue hard.
What makes Laporte Consultants unique
- LAPORTE spans 25 offices across North America and Europe, serving regulated industries.
- Its 480-person team specializes in process, building, and utility design for pharma.
- Over 3,000 factory projects create deep execution credibility with global manufacturers.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation