Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer leading I&C systems on complex water projects across Canada and the US. Providing technical leadership and project delivery support in a flexible hybrid environment.
Responsibilities
Serve as Lead for I&C systems on medium to large, complex water and wastewater projects
Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer I&C systems including PLC, SCADA, DCS, networking, data acquisition, trending, and alarm management systems
Develop I&C designs using sketches, P&IDs, control narratives, architecture diagrams, schematics, and installation details
Prepare technical memoranda, reports, studies, specifications, drawings, and construction documents
Develop process control descriptions for use by system integrators
Prepare and review cost estimates and participate in value analysis
Lead project coordination meetings with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, vendors, and owners
Participate in client requirement meetings and provide technical guidance throughout project execution
Develop and manage project scope, budget, staffing, schedules, and design approach
Oversee and manage multiple projects concurrently
Conduct constructability reviews and quality assurance/quality control reviews on own and peer projects
Review and approve contractor submittals and documentation
Perform field reviews during construction and prepare construction review documentation
Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), startup, and commissioning activities, providing direction to commissioning team
Contribute I&C scopes, control narratives, and cost estimates for water and wastewater proposal
Translate utility operational needs into practical SCADA, PLC, and instrumentation solutions
Support client meetings and site assessments to identify control system modernization opportunities
Develop proposal and marketing content highlighting automation strategy and lifecycle value
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
Approximately 7-10 years of experience in Instrumentation & Controls design for water and wastewater facilities
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.) license, or ability to obtain reciprocity within a defined timeframe
Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, and related standards)
Experience developing P&IDs, specifications, control system architectures, and construction documents
Ability to convey I&C requirements clearly to project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Plant 3D (or willingness to learn)
Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS and HMI configuration or programming preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and geographic location
Employer-matched retirement savings program
Comprehensive health benefits
Vacation time commensurate with industry experience
Professional development support, including training, tuition reimbursement, and incentives for professional registration
Flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance
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