Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC  |  Full-Time
Engineering / Instrumentation & Controls  |  Intermediate (5 to 8 Years)  |  Full-Time
 

• Perform detailed I&C design on industrial projects, including control narratives, I/O architecture, loop and instrument design, panel layouts, cable schedules, and instrument indices.
• Develop control system design deliverables, including I/O lists, instrument and I/O datasheets, control narratives, and sequence-of-operation specifications.
• Design, program, and configure PLCs, DCSs, and HMI applications, and create and test sequences of operation for processes of moderate complexity.
• Set up and maintain industrial networks, including Ethernet and fieldbus systems.
• Participate in the testing, commissioning, and startup of automation systems, including point-to-point, pre-functional, and functional testing, with FAT and SAT support.
• Develop and issue commissioning and startup plans and check sheets, and perform system startups, network connections, and field troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and maintain clients' existing automation systems, and create or modify graphics interfaces as required.
• Coordinate I&C design with the electrical, process, and mechanical disciplines to deliver integrated, constructible solutions.
• Evaluate vendor submittals, support technical bid evaluation, and provide technical input to proposals and project scoping.
• Perform site-specific PLC and operator training for owners and operators.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with QA procedures, and help assess, plan, and implement standards, tools, and processes within the discipline.

• BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with EGBC, or registered with APEGA and able to register with EGBC. Registration is required for this role.
• 5 to 8 years of broad-based instrumentation and controls and control systems engineering experience designing and programming PLC and DCS systems to control industrial processes.
• Demonstrated history designing PLC and DCS systems and producing the associated engineering deliverables, including I/O lists, instrument and I/O datasheets, control narratives, loop and wiring drawings, and panel design.
• Proven experience setting up industrial networks, with a strong understanding of industrial communication protocols.
• Hands-on testing, commissioning, and startup experience on industrial systems.
• Sector exposure in one or more of: oil and gas and midstream, water and wastewater, pulp and paper, or similar heavy-industrial facilities.
• Hands-on design and programming experience with one or more PLC platforms, such as Rockwell and Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC) and Schneider Modicon (M340 and M580), using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.
• SCADA and HMI development experience, such as VTScada, Ignition, or FactoryTalk View, including panel HMIs such as PanelView and QuickPanel.
• Strong command of industrial networks and protocols, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP and RTU, PROFINET, and OPC.
• Working knowledge of the codes and standards governing I&C design in Canada, including the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1) and applicable ISA standards (ISA-5.1, ISA-88/95, ISA-18.2 alarm management, ISA-101 HMI).
• Familiarity with hazardous-area classification (Class I, Division 1 or 2, or Zone) and awareness of IEC 61511 and 61508 functional safety principles.

• MSc in a related engineering field.
• Programming experience with Emerson platforms (RX3i and PACSystems, VersaMax) and SCADAPACK.
• DCS experience on a platform such as Honeywell Experion, DeltaV, or ABB 800xA.
• Configuration and commissioning of variable frequency drives, such as ABB or Schneider Altivar.
• Functional safety exposure (SIS and SIF), with applied knowledge of IEC 61511 and 61508.
• Experience with database-driven E&I design tools.
• Current field safety certifications for site and commissioning work, such as H2S Alive, CSTS or PCST, ground disturbance, confined space, and standard first aid.
• Niche depth in burner management systems, or data-centre and critical-facility controls.

• Based in Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC, with remote flexibility.
• Travel to client and project sites is required, sometimes on short notice, typically around 10% of the time, and may involve field, plant, and commissioning environments for short periods.
• Occasional schedule flexibility is required around project and commissioning deadlines.
• A strong safety culture is expected, with safety integrated into design and commissioning decisions and full compliance with applicable HSE requirements and client site procedures.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must be able to pass client-required background checks and security screening, which may be a condition of assignment on certain projects, such as critical-infrastructure and data-centre work.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to client and project sites as required.

• A position of growing technical influence with direct impact on project success, including the opportunity to provide technical guidance to junior engineers and Engineers-in-Training (EITs).
• Exposure to diverse heavy-industrial projects across oil and gas, water and wastewater, pulp and paper, and critical-facility controls.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements.
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child.
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage.
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing.
• Paramedical services: chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage, and mental health (annual coverage).
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams.
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 orthodontic for children.
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days).
• Ongoing training and career development support.

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