Instrumentation & Controls / Industrial Automation Engineer

About the role

The Automation / Instrumentation & Controls Engineer position is aimed at engineers looking to enhance their skills in consulting-based Automation / instrumentation and control system design. This role involves working as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary design team, supporting projects across North America in various sectors including mining, mineral processing, power generation, oil & gas, renewable energy, and energy transition.

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.
• 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.
• Designing PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA architectures: controller selection, I/O configuration, redundancy, and integration with third-party systems, and follow through procurement processes.
• Designing 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.
• Developing 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.
• Performing calculations for I&C equipment and systems including but not limited to: UPS, control panel load, control segment loading, voltage drop, network bandwidth, etc.
• Preparing technical specifications for communication network, where experience with underground installation standards is an asset. Designing facility industrial networks: fiber-optic backbones, supporting control and various other systems and connection to Wi-Fi/LTE coverage.
• 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 should 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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited University.
• 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).

Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Strong knowledge of automation and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with underground mine design.

Benefits

Stantec offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development and people leadership. Employees also have access to a range of additional perks, including a wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending account, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and AD&D insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid family leave.