Senior Application Engineer – Foxboro DCS

Company logo
Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Senior engineer delivering end-to-end Foxboro DCS design, commissioning and support.
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Onsite
Company Size
159,002 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Management
Automation
Sustainability Consulting
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Design & Engineering
Energy Audits
Building Management Systems
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Industry
Buildings
Data Centers
Networks
Residential
Oil and Gas
Role
What you would be doing
p&id analysis
system troubleshooting
dcs configuration
client collaboration
dcs delivery
on‑site support

You will collaborate with a skilled, safety‑focused team on complex, high‑impact initiatives across Western Canada. This is an opportunity to apply your technical depth, contribute to continuous improvement, and help our clients achieve operational excellence.

Join us as a Senior Application Engineer and bring your expertise in Foxboro Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to projects that shape critical process industries. In this role, you will work across the full lifecycle of automation, from design to commissioning, delivering solutions that drive reliability and performance.

  • Analyze P&IDs and control documentation to implement robust solutions.
  • Troubleshoot systems and provide on-site support during startups.
  • Configure and commission Foxboro DCS systems and HMIs.
  • Partner with clients and internal teams to align on requirements and outcomes.
  • Deliver end-to-end DCS projects, ensuring compliance and quality.
What you bring
foxboro dcs
hyper-v
vmware
wonderware historian
engineering degree
apega
  • Extensive experience with Foxboro DCS (hardware and software).
  • Strong understanding of CSA/CEC codes and DCS cabinet design.
  • Familiarity with networks, VMs (Hyper-V/VMware), and system hardening.
  • Degree or diploma in engineering or instrumentation; APEGA registration is a plus.
  • Flexibility to travel up to 50% for project execution and site support.
  • Skills in Wonderware Historian, FDSI, alarm rationalization, and cybersecurity.
Benefits
Information not given or found
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
€38 billion
Annual Revenue
Generated through a blend of hardware, software, and services across electrification, automation, and IoT.
  • Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider.
  • Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC.
  • Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data.
  • Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management.
  • Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling.
  • Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.
Culture + Values
  • “Strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy within a global framework.”
  • Emphasis on management based on strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy.
  • Encouragement to go “beyond comfort zones” and understand on-the-ground realities.
Environment + Sustainability
71% Reduction
Emissions Cut
Achieved a 71% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 emissions between 2017 and 2023, from 699,079 tCO₂e to 202,232 tCO₂e.
800Mt CO₂ Avoided
Customer Savings
Aims to help customers save or avoid 800 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2025 through EcoStruxure solutions.
50% Supplier Reduction
Operational Carbon
Seeks to reduce operational carbon emissions by 50% in top 1,000 suppliers by 2025, with 27% achieved by end-2023.
90% Renewables Target
Electricity by 2025
Committed to 90% renewable electricity by 2025, aiming for 100% by 2030; reported approximately 85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
  • Joined RE100: aiming for 90% renewable electricity by 2025, 100% by 2030; reported ~85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
  • Committed to a 25% absolute reduction in value-chain emissions by 2030 (from 2021 baseline), alongside a 90% reduction in operations by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Women
Leadership Parity
Target to achieve gender parity with 50% women in top leadership roles by a specified year.
X% Exec
Women in Leadership
Percentage of women occupying executive positions in the latest reporting year.
Y% STEM
STEM Representation Target
Target to increase women's representation in STEM roles to Y% by year Z.
  • Launched programs to ensure equitable recruitment, career progression, and pay across genders.
  • Implemented gender pay equity audits with measurable adjustments made to close identified gaps.
Big Kablio Logo
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio