Instrumentation & Controls / Industrial Automation Engineer

About the role

The Automation / Instrumentation & Controls Engineer position is open to experienced engineers 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.
• 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 will possess a 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, and a Professional Engineering license (or the ability to become licensed).

Qualifications

• You are a self-starter, with the ability to handle change and work with minimal supervision.
• You possess and consistently demonstrate 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with MS Office, and a demonstrated ability to learn software tools efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment including working with remote team members through MS Teams.
• Experience in the design of underground mines will be a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel to client sites or other Stantec offices (~10% travel).

Skills

Proficiency in automation, instrumentation, and control systems design, including PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA architectures, industrial networking, and control logic development. Knowledge of underground installation standards is an asset.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving 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. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.