Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a “single source of truth” model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays.
Why We Do ItWe believe the world needs industrial projects and that intelligent engineering data can increase the likelihood of innovative solutions getting to market. Over the years, our multi-discipline teams have conceptualized and designed some of the most challenging and successful industrial processing projects in the North American energy sector. Vista has established itself as a trusted industrial engineering partner for all types of projects, from conceptual studies and pilots to large-scale commercial expansions.
Where We WorkThe benefits of our approach apply to new asset developments and brownfield optimization projects across several industrial markets. This includes biofuels and produced water treatment to natural gas and petrochemical processing. We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston.
What You Would Do in This RoleThe Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer participates in the design of different aspects of energy industry projects from inception to completion. Duties include:
Preparing P&ID inputs and instrument selection
Developing and reviewing instrument index, instrument F&G and analyzer datasheets and inline instrument sizing
Creating and reviewing I/O list and assignments, instrument wiring drawings and loop diagrams and instrument UPS load requirements lists
Preparing material requisitions and technical bid evaluations for field instruments and control systems
Designing DCS, SIS/SDS/ESD and PLC control systems
Reviewing cable schedule
Preparing I&C specification and design criteria
Preparing shutdown key and cause and effect diagram
Preparing control narrative and philosophy
Designing Control systems, fiber optic panels and termination drawings
Designing control system/ network architectures
Preparing engineering work packages
Reviewing instrument location drawings and wiring drawings
Providing technical support to vendors for DCS/SIS/FG panels design and fabrication, and mechanical/electrical equipment
Developing the process design for a project or proposal consisting of a normal process unit
Providing comprehensive engineering and design services by establishing design criteria and preparing specifications, design computations, drawings, models and bills of material in accordance with basic project requirements
Participating in the design of component parts and individual units
Exercising cost/budget control, and reviewing and monitoring designs for conformance with control estimates and project specifications
Reviewing and maintaining project schedules, and tracking engineering tasks and deliverables in conjunction with project management
Supervising the various activities involved in the design of a project consisting of several complex process units
Performing detailed calculations
Participating in design reviews and HAZOPs as required
Providing technical guidance to junior staff
Interfacing with client representatives
Maintaining current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards
Reviewing vendor or subcontractor quotations, drawings, and specifications for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirements
Applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses to complex engineering tasks
Adhering to Vista Quality Management System (QMS)
Ensuring design is in accordance with applicable codes and requirements, including Vista and client specifications and standards
Assigning and outlining work for others, and reviewing work for technical accuracy and adequacy
Actively stewarding change management as related to their scopes of work
Preparing or assisting in the preparation of discipline inputs for cost estimates for proposals
Providing construction support
Authenticating documentation with a professional engineering stamp as required
Performing other duties as requested
Requirements
Eight years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering or applied science
Ability to work and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team including Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural & Architectural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls and Piping Engineers and Designers as well as Project Management and Procurement personnel
P.Eng. registration with APEGA (Preferred) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail
Self‑motivated and efficient in time management
Strong working knowledge and understanding of applicable codes and industry standards
Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits
Preferred
Eight years or more of experience as a fully qualified engineer, with five or more years of experience in the energy industry
Why People Like Working with UsWorking with Vista is a chance to contribute to the type of challenging municipal and industrial projects that the world requires. If that doesn’t excite you, this role likely won’t be a fit.
Challenging projects require focus, and we enable our people to do their best work with modernized project systems that are based on our leading use of intelligent data‑centric execution architecture. Our staff and clients like that it gives them real‑time access to validated data shared across all project departments. This fosters project design and business decisions based on a single, authoritative source of truth and provides
increased transparency
and
collaboration
with team members and clients, leading to improved engineering quality and a product we can all take pride in.
What We Offer
A stimulating, fast‑paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projects
A robust and consistent recruitment process that ensures your colleagues are likeminded and comparably capable
An opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in innovative engineering solutions
A strong value‑based philosophy that provides an informal, close‑knitted team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number
Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance‑linked variable pay program
Company‑sponsored social events and team sports
Flexible work schedules, half‑day Fridays and free parking
An organization that values and encourages diversity
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