Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

This role is centered on an exciting Renewable Energy Mega-Project in Pumped Storage Hydro Power Generation. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Senior I&C Engineer will execute projects using sound engineering expertise and project management, build client relationships, and identify growth opportunities for Magna IV Engineering. The focus is on solving power systems challenges while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and exceptional client service across sectors such as power utilities, gas and oil, bulk material handling, pulp and paper, industrial substations, generation facilities, and co-generation units.

Responsibilities

As a Senior I&C Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in instrumentation, controls, automation, industrial networks, and vendor package integration for utility and heavy industrial projects, including hydro and balance-of-plant applications. Responsibilities include engineering design, technical review, client support, and leadership/mentorship of team members.

Engineering & Design (~80% time commitment)

• Design and review of instrumentation and control systems for hydro, utility, and industrial balance-of-plant applications
• Development of control system architecture, including PLC, remote I/O, HMI, SCADA, network, and vendor interface systems
• Development and review of industrial network architecture, communication interfaces, and integration requirements
• Design and review of control panels, PLC panels, remote I/O panels, junction boxes, and related control system equipment
• Preparation and review of control schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, interconnection diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, and termination drawings
• Preparation and review of instrument indexes, I/O lists, instrument datasheets, installation details, and related design documentation
• Selection and specification of field instrumentation
• Development and review of control narratives, functional descriptions, sequences of operation, alarm requirements, permissives, interlocks, and shutdown logic
• Review of PLC, HMI, and SCADA design requirements, including operator interface layouts, alarms, trends, reports, and system functionality
• Integration of vendor-supplied equipment packages into the overall plant control system
• Review of vendor drawings and documentation for compliance with project requirements, client standards, control philosophy, and constructability
• Preparation and review of technical reports, design basis documents, specifications, calculations, construction packages, and engineering deliverables
• Application of applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices related to instrumentation, controls, industrial networks, control panels, electrical safety, and hydroelectric facilities
• Support for the development of proposals, estimates, schedules, technical clarifications, and project execution plans
• Writing, authenticating, and final-reviewing reports, drawings, specifications, calculations, and other engineering deliverables prepared by others

Project Management/Support (~20% time commitment)

• Complete all project deliverables to the satisfaction of clients and in accordance with project requirements
• Assign staff responsibilities clearly, including engineering, design, drafting, quality assurance, testing, and commissioning support
• Maintain strong communication and rapport with the client, project team, vendors, and construction/commissioning personnel
• Ensure safe work processes are followed and that work is completed on time, within budget, and to the required level of quality
• Track scope, schedule, budget, risks, changes, and technical issues throughout the project
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, RFIs, field changes, deficiency resolution, and project closeout
• Complete project invoicing with the support of accounting personnel and maintain acceptable profit margins on assigned projects
• Manage the performance of project-assigned personnel through coaching, recognition, feedback, and performance management
• Mentor engineers, designers, programmers, technologists, and drafting staff in instrumentation, controls, automation, and network design practices
• Support the development of standard designs, templates, tools, checklists, and lessons learned
• Act as a source of technical leadership, talent development, and growth for Magna and all staff
• Support employee engagement practices to help attract, develop, and retain strong technical talent

Requirements

• Professional Electrical Engineering or Professional Technologist degree required
• PE (Registered Professional Engineer) certification required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in instrumentation, controls, and automation design
• Ability to perform electrical engineering design and studies independently and competently
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within North America

Skills

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation, controls, automation, and industrial network systems in utility, generation, and heavy industrial environments
• Experience with hydroelectric, pumped-storage, balance-of-plant, power generation, or similar industrial facilities (asset)
• Ability to develop and review I&C design deliverables, including control system architecture, panel layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, interconnection drawings, cable schedules, termination drawings, instrument indexes, I/O lists, datasheets, and related documentation
• Ability to develop and review control narratives, functional descriptions, sequences of operation, alarms, permissives, interlocks, and shutdown logic
• Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, remote I/O, historian, and industrial communication systems
• Experience with industrial networks, communication protocols, and vendor package integration
• Ability to review vendor drawings and documentation for compliance with project requirements, client standards, constructability, and system integration needs
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices related to instrumentation, controls, industrial networks, control panels, electrical safety, and industrial automation
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, reliable, safety-focused, and dedicated to providing exceptional client service
• Willingness to travel and work flexible shifts, including occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to work in an office environment, at industrial sites, and from a home office
• Willingness to work on an hourly basis, including above and below 40-hour weeks during swings in workload, with an average full-time workload of 40 hours per week

About the Company

At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people—their ideas, expertise, and drive to make energy work better. With over a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas. Our team of 1,600+ skilled professionals serves nearly every industry, providing the people, products, and insight needed to keep electricity running.

Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle—from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We specialize in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and offer flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through our family of brands—Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group—we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.

Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. Our mission is to create value for partners and team members through safe, reliable electrical power solutions and services, driven by integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity. Our purpose is to enhance lives through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve, with a vision to be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions.

Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 20 hours per week or more, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• FSA/HSA options
• RRSP with company match
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.