Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Tenova

Mississauga

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

35 hours ago

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Job summary

TGI, a leader in advanced process control technologies for metals and mining, seeks an E&I Engineer to design, review, and implement electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems from concept to commissioning.

The successful candidate will work on PLCs, HMI/SCADA, motor controls, and control panels, with extensive collaboration among suppliers, plant teams, and customers. International travel is required to support global projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years experience in industrial electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
Experience in manufacturing, process industries preferred.
Experience managing projects from design through commissioning is an asset.
Siemens PLC platforms (S7-1200, S7-1500, TIA Portal) and Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Excellent technical documentation skills.
Ability to travel internationally and obtain passport

Responsibilities

Create, modify, and maintain electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
Review electrical requirements for projects and plant modifications.
Develop electrical specifications for equipment suppliers and contractors.
Develop and maintain P&IDs, instrumentation lists, and control drawings.
Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs and HMI/SCADA configurations.
Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
Review supplier quotations and documentation; coordinate with vendors.
Ensure QA/QC across electrical/instrumentation deliverables.

Job description

Job description:

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer is responsible for the design, review, implementation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems. The role supports projects from concept through commissioning by developing specifications, reviewing supplier deliverables, generating engineering documentation, supporting procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and quality requirements. The successful candidate will have hands‑on experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, HMI/SCADA platforms, motor control systems, instrumentation, electrical panels, and process automation within manufacturing or process industries.

About Us

TGI is part of a global organization that supplies advanced technologies, products, and services to the metal and mining industries. As a world leader in providing advanced process control technologies, TGI focuses on improving energy efficiency in combustion intensive processes by using its proprietary extractive & optical sensor technology developed in co-operation with its strategic partners.

Responsibilities:

Electrical Engineering:

Create, modify, and maintain electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical
Review and define electrical requirements for projects and plant modifications.
Develop basic electrical specifications for equipment suppliers and contractors.
Generate and maintain:Motor Lists
Instrument Lists
I/O Lists
Cable Schedules
Equipment Datasheets
Review electrical single-line diagrams, control schematics, panel layouts, and wiring drawings.
Perform electrical design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Support power distribution, motor control, VFD, MCC, and control panel design activities.

Instrumentation & Controls:

Develop and maintain Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Specify and select instrumentation including:Flow meters
Pressure transmitters
Temperature instruments
Level instruments
Control valves
Review instrumentation installation drawings and loop diagrams.
Develop and maintain instrumentation databases and documentation.
Support calibration, commissioning, and validation activities.

Automation & PLC Systems:

Develop, test, troubleshoot, and modify PLC programs.
Configure and test PLC hardware and I/O systems.
Create and maintain PLC documentation.
Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).
Troubleshoot automation and process control issues.
Support system upgrades and modernization projects.

HMI / SCADA Development:

Configure, test, and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems.
Modify and improve HMI screens, alarms, trends, and operator interfaces.
Support commissioning and optimization of automation systems.
Maintain system backups and version control documentation.

Supplier & Project Support:

Prepare technical specifications and scope documents for suppliers.
Review supplier quotations and technical submissions.
Review vendor drawings, datasheets, and documentation.
Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Support project execution from design through commissioning.

Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC):

Review electrical and instrumentation installations for compliance with project requirements.
Conduct inspections and verify workmanship standards.
Support commissioning and startup activities.
Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and properly maintained.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance Support:

Troubleshoot electrical panels, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and control systems.
Provide root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations.
Support maintenance teams during equipment failures and plant shutdowns.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance.

Position Specific Abilities:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset.
5+ years of experience in industrial electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
Experience in manufacturing, process industries, water/wastewater, food & beverage, mining, or chemical processing environments preferred.
Experience managing projects from design through commissioning is an asset.
Siemens PLC platforms (S7-1200, S7-1500, TIA Portal)
Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix
Industrial Ethernet communications
Modbus TCP/IP
Profinet
Ethernet/IP
ISA and IEC standards
Machine safety and functional safety systems
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Excellent technical documentation skills
Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings
Strong communication and supplier management skills
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams
Hands‑on commissioning and startup experience
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability and willingness to travel internationally -Since international travel is a requirement, you must have a valid passport, and be eligible to gain unlimited entry into foreign countries and continents, including USA, South America, Asia, and Europe.