Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

The opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Instrumentation & Controls Engineer  to join our team in our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will work with engineers and other technologists to provide design, drafting, programming, and inspection services with an Instrumentations and Controls focus and for a variety of public and private sector clients.

What we offer:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage,
  • Fitness allowance,
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation,
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Parental leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office, and offers subsidized tickets to local events, such as the Taste of Edmonton
  • A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible

What you’ll be doing

• Performing design calculations to size and select instrumentation and controls components and analyze systems.
• Applying engineering principles and techniques to provide controls and automation engineering and design services for a wide variety of industries and clients.
• Developing and reviewing P&IDs, network diagrams, control panel layouts, cable tray & conduit routing, card & loop drawings, instrument datasheets, heat tracing, motor power & control schematics, and field wiring.
• Developing commissioning plans, control narratives, and staging plans.
• Developing specifications for instrumentation and controls equipment such as flow meters, pressure transmitters, analyzers, and actuators.
• Applying industry codes, standards, and safeguards such as the CEC, IEC, NFPA and client company standards to designs at hand.
• Inspection of control systems and their components.
• Cross-discipline coordination to ensure that the multi-discipline design intent is met.
• Supporting the project team in development of design, documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Working closely with the various engineers in recommending the best use of project tools to achieve project objectives, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with the project tools.

Does this sound like you?

• A solid engineering foundation: an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, or a combination of education and experience that qualifies you for registration as a Professional Licensee (Engineering). Other engineering degrees will be considered based on your education, experience, and suitability for the role.
• Registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee (Engineering).
• A drive for technical excellence and a desire to help make a great team even stronger.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and/or control theory, with the ability to turn that knowledge into practical solutions.
• Five or more years of design experience on instrumentation and controls projects.
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary mindset, with experience coordinating across disciplines to ensure the design works as a whole.
• Practical experience conducting field inspections and/or working with contractors is an asset.
• The ability to work effectively with others and contribute to the successful delivery of large, complex projects.
• Sound professional judgment, creativity, and an innovative approach to solving engineering challenges.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office to support clear communication and efficient project delivery.
• PLC programming experience is an asset.
• The focus and adaptability to deliver quality work within tight deadlines.
• Sharp troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that help you get to the root of a challenge.
• Proven leadership skills that help bring people together and move work forward is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make technical ideas clear and keep project partners aligned.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to keep priorities, commitments, and deliverables on track.
• The initiative to work independently and the commitment to help your teammates succeed.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• The ability to travel within Alberta.

About Us

At Associated Engineering, were passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

What’s next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

Want more information?

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.