Verification & Automation Engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Burnaby, CAonsite$98k-$144k/yrPosted Jun 18, 2026
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Skills

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About the role

As a Verification & Automation Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

Maintain advanced technical knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and enhancement of integration and automation features in SEL mission critical communication products.

Define, develop and analyze product specifications, functional tests, and system validation and verification processes.

Set up real communication networks to instrument with 3rd party testing equipment to verify correct operation with automation strategies.

Develop scripts to debug and optimize R&D product development phases.

Diagnose customer reported problems with integration and communication features and document issues for developers.

Provide technical and market analysis to evaluate proposed products or enhancements.

This job might be for you if:

You possess a B.S. degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

You have demonstrated experience with multiple communication protocols.

Typically, you will have 2+ years of experience in set up and configuration of a broad range of network devices and interfaces with Python and REST API.

Typically, you will have 2+ years of experience in a verification or compliance role within new product introduction team. Previously collaboration with R&D engineers.

Nice to have:

2+ years of experience contributing to product development teams

Working knowledge of the following:

SEL products and protocols

Electric utility telecommunications

Location

Burnaby, BC- This position is located at SEL’s Burnaby, BC, design house. Burnaby is the one of the largest metro Vancouver cities in British Columbia. Burnaby has designated 25% of their land to parks and open spaces, making it ideal for those looking for that big city feel and maintaining the comfort of open spaces.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

SEL makes an annual Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contribution for eligible employees. The group RRSP also supports personal contributions.

We offer top tier health insurance that includes extended coverage for medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: Statutory paid holidays, personal holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 15 days, 9 paid sick days, parental leave that covers up to 90% of regular earnings, and family medical and compassionate leave.

We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, and adoption assistance.

Pay Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as an Integration & Automation Engineer $97,700 - $144,400 CAD. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.

Compensation

This Test Automation Engineer role pays $98k-$144k/yr. Within typical range for test automation engineer roles in Canada.

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