Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC – Full‑Time

The Role

GrizzlyTrek seeks an Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join a client team in Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC. The role focuses on detailed I&C design and commissioning of moderate‑complexity projects under the direction of a Lead Engineer.

What You’ll Do

• 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 such as I/O lists, instrument and I/O datasheets, control narratives, and sequence‑of‑operation specifications.
• Design, program, and configure PLCs, DCSs, and HMI applications, creating and testing 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, functional testing, FAT and SAT support.
• Develop and issue commissioning and startup plans and check sheets, performing system startups, network connections, and field troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot and maintain clients’ existing automation systems and modify graphics interfaces as required.
• Coordinate I&C design with 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.
• Provide site‑specific PLC and operator training for owners and operators.
• Monitor and enforce QA procedures, helping to assess, plan, and implement standards, tools, and processes within the discipline.

What You Bring

• B.S. 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).
• 5 to 8 years of instrumentation and controls and control systems engineering experience designing and programming PLC and DCS systems.
• Demonstrated history designing PLC and DCS systems and producing the associated engineering deliverables such as 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 oil & gas & midstream, water & wastewater, pulp & paper, or similar heavy‑industrial facilities.
• Hands‑on design and programming experience with PLC platforms such as Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC) and Schneider Modicon (M340, M580) using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram.
• SCADA and HMI development experience with 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 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, ISA‑101).
• Familiarity with hazardous‑area classification (Class I, Division 1 or 2, or Zone) and awareness of IEC 61511 and 61508 functional safety principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in a related engineering field.
• Programming experience with Emerson platforms (RX3i and PACSystems, VersaMax) and SCADAPACK.
• DCS experience on 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 (H2S Alive, CSTS or PCST, ground disturbance, confined space, first aid).
• Niche depth in burner management systems, or data‑centre and critical‑facility controls.

Work Environment

• Based in Calgary, AB or Vancouver, BC, with remote flexibility.
• Travel to client and project sites required, typically around 10 % of the time, including field, plant, and commissioning environments.
• Occasional schedule flexibility 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must pass client‑required background checks and security screening, which may be required for projects such as critical‑infrastructure and data‑centre work.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to client and project sites as required.

What We Offer

• A position of growing technical influence with direct impact on project success, including the opportunity to guide junior engineers and Engineers‑in‑Training.
• Exposure to diverse heavy‑industrial projects across oil & gas, water & wastewater, pulp & paper, and critical‑facility controls.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for overtime as operational requirements arise.
• Extensive benefits including life insurance, AD&D, extended health care, paramedical services, vision, dental, travel insurance, and ongoing training and career development support.

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