Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Role OverviewThe
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Senior/ Lead
will provide technical authority, discipline leadership, and Engineer-of-Record accountability for instrumentation and controls engineering across industrial projects executed by HOCS Projects.
This senior-level role will lead the I&C discipline throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept development through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and project support. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering technically sound, constructible, and compliant designs while mentoring and developing other members of the I&C team.
Key Responsibilities
Discipline Leadership:
Serve as the I&C Discipline Lead and technical authority on assigned projects.
Engineering & Design:
Lead instrumentation and controls engineering and design activities from concept development through detailed engineering and construction support.
Instrumentation:
Oversee instrument selection, specification, and instrument datasheet development.
Control Systems:
Lead the development and definition of control system architecture and specify and review applicable hardware and software configurations.
System Technologies:
Provide technical leadership for PLC, DCS, SCADA, ESD, and BMS environments.
Technical Deliverables:
Review and approve key I&C deliverables, including schematics, loop drawings, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, and Construction Work Packages (CWPs).
System Integration:
Ensure instrumentation, control systems, and associated interfaces are appropriately integrated into the overall facility design.
Discipline Leadership & Quality
Technical Authority:
Provide technical direction and engineering leadership for I&C activities throughout project execution.
Engineer of Record:
Act as the Engineer of Record and take professional responsibility for applicable I&C engineering deliverables.
Technical Quality:
Maintain accountability for the technical quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance of I&C engineering deliverables.
Codes & Standards:
Ensure designs comply with applicable municipal, provincial, federal, and industry codes and regulations, as well as client standards and project requirements.
Engineering Decisions:
Provide sound technical judgment and confidently establish and defend engineering positions where required.
Mentorship:
Mentor and technically guide junior engineers and technologists to strengthen overall discipline capability and support professional development.
Project Planning & Controls
Scope Development:
Define I&C engineering scope and support the preparation of proposals and project execution strategies.
Cost Estimating : Provide discipline input to engineering and project cost estimates.
Execution Planning:
Provide I&C input to project execution plans and establish appropriate discipline requirements for successful delivery.
Resource Management:
Allocate and manage I&C engineering resources based on project scope, priorities, and execution requirements.
Budget & Schedule:
Manage discipline activities within approved budgets and schedules and proactively address issues that may affect project commitments.
Project Execution:
Maintain accountability for I&C discipline performance and delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
Client Interface:
Interface regularly with clients to ensure alignment on I&C engineering and design requirements while maintaining a collaborative working relationship.
Multi-Disciplinary Coordination:
Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design execution.
Vendor Coordination:
Provide technical support during procurement activities and review applicable vendor documentation.
Construction Support:
Provide I&C engineering support during construction and assist with resolving technical issues as required.
Team Collaboration:
Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, vendors, and internal engineering disciplines.
Qualifications & RequirementsEducation & Professional Registration
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Professional Registration : Current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
Engineer of Record:
Must be qualified and able to authenticate applicable I&C engineering documents as the Engineer of Record.
Work Authorization:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Experience
Industry Experience:
Minimum 10 years of progressive instrumentation and controls engineering experience within an industrial consulting engineering environment, with Oil & Gas experience strongly preferred.
Leadership Experience:
Demonstrated experience leading I&C engineering scopes on multi-disciplinary industrial projects.
Instrumentation:
Strong technical background in industrial instrumentation, instrument selection, specification, and engineering.
Control Systems:
Strong experience with industrial control systems, hardware specification, control system architecture, and system integration.
Vendor Documentation:
Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving vendor documentation.
Technical Skills
Control Systems:
Strong working knowledge of applicable PLC, DCS, SCADA, ESD, and BMS systems and environments.
Instrumentation Software:
Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools) is considered a strong asset.
Engineering Software:
Proficiency with relevant instrumentation and controls engineering software and design tools .
Microsoft Office:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Communication:
Strong English written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and multi-disciplinary project teams.
Technical Judgment:
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make and support sound engineering decisions.
Skills & Attributes
Leadership:
A strong technical leader who takes ownership and accountability for discipline and project outcomes.
Decision Making:
Confident in making engineering decisions and defending technical positions based on sound engineering principles and judgment.
Quality Focus:
Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards of technical quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Organization:
Highly organized and capable of effectively managing multiple concurrent projects, priorities, and deadlines.
Teamwork:
Collaborative and team-focused with the ability to build strong working relationships across disciplines.
Client Relationships:
Able to establish trust and maintain productive, professional relationships with clients.
Mentorship:
Committed to mentoring, knowledge sharing, and developing the technical capabilities of junior team members.
Continuous Improvement:
Actively contributes to continuous improvement and the advancement of I&C engineering practices within the organization.
Professionalism:
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, sound ethical judgment, and a commitment to engineering excellence.
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