Instrumentation & Controls / Industrial Automation Engineer

About the role

The Automation / Instrumentation & Controls Engineer position is open to experienced engineers or EITs looking to enhance their skills in consulting-based Automation / instrumentation and control system design. This role involves working on a variety of projects across North America, including mining and mineral processing, power generation and distribution, oil & gas, renewable energy, and energy transition projects.

Responsibilities

• Engineering support for multidisciplinary projects of all sizes and complexities, from proposals and estimating through the design phases PFS, FS, detailed design, construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Site work from time to time including as-is investigations and assessments, scope validation, construction, commissioning and start-up support.
• Instrumentation Lead the design and development of the gamut of I&C construction drawing deliverables including but not limited to loop and I/O diagrams, wiring diagrams, instrument installation drawings, control panel GAs, E&I equipment layouts, wiring/termination diagrams for industrial and mine facilities.
• Designing using various methods including sketches, diagrams, redlines and electronic models. Specify and produce instrumentation specifications and datasheets and support the procurement processes through technical evaluation and selection recommendation.
• Controls / Automation Design PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA architectures: controller selection, I/O configuration, redundancy, and integration with third-party systems, and follow through procurement processes.
• Design the integration of vendor supplied equipment packages which are supplied with on-board controls. Design control/server rooms: console layouts, engineering–operations network segregation, server racks with mine-hardened enclosures, UPS/redundant power, patch panels/fiber terminations, dust-protected HVAC, and physical security.
• Develop functional specifications, control logic and functional block diagrams, control philosophies covering measurement principles, setpoints, calibration, alarming, sequence of operation, and safety interlocks for miscellaneous auxiliary or equipment packaged systems.
• Perform calculations for I&C equipment and systems including but not limited to: UPS, control panel load, control segment loading, voltage drop, network bandwidth, etc.
• Industrial Networking Prepare technical specifications for communication network, where experience with underground installation standards is an asset. Design facility industrial networks: fiber-optic backbones, supporting control and various other systems and connection to Wi-Fi/LTE coverage.
• Project Delivery / Coordination Assisting with the development of Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and providing construction phase support, as required. Planning, coordinating completion, and reviewing deliverables to ensure quality and consistency. Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and contractors. Participating in client meetings, design reviews, and value engineering sessions. Supporting quality control and design verification activities.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following capabilities and experience:

• A self-starter with the ability to handle change and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent interpersonal abilities and willingness to work in a team atmosphere.
• Previous experience in engineering or EIT role in mining projects is an asset.
• Demonstrated and reference confirmed ability to produce accurate, well-organized work and perform self-checks for quality and completeness.
• Proficiency with MS Office and a demonstrated ability to learn software tools efficiently.
• Experience in the design of underground mines will be a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel to client sites or other Stantec offices (~10% travel).

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university and have 5-10 years of engineering, design, and construction experience in heavy industry, mining, oil & gas, power generation. A Professional Engineering license (or the ability to become licensed) is also required.

Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Strong knowledge of automation and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with underground mining projects is beneficial.

Benefits

Stantec offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year, and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Pay

The pay range for this role varies depending on location and can range from $81,800.00 - $166,100.00 annually. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with occasional travel required.