Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (12- month Contract)

Brunel; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer for a 12-month contract in Oakville, Ontario. You will lead electrical and instrumentation design for water technology projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and ensuring project deliverables meet quality and budget expectations. Strong experience in project-based environments and technical leadership is essential. Join us and contribute to sustainable water solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering.
• Ability to deliver complex engineering projects successfully.
• Proficient in producing electrical and instrumentation design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical and/or instrumentation design for projects.
• Collaborate with teams to meet project objectives.
• Develop engineering documentation and install details.

Skills

Electrical and instrumentation engineering

Project-based environments

Customer-facing activities

Collaboration skills

Technical leadership

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer (12- month Contract)

Introduction

We are seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineer (Contract) to support the delivery of large-scale, custom water technology projects for a globally recognized organization operating at the forefront of sustainable water and environmental solutions.

In this senior role, you will work within a cross-functional engineering team executing complex project designs while meeting customer expectations related to quality, schedule, budget, and risk mitigation. You will lead electrical and/or instrumentation design activities and provide technical leadership on large, complex projects, while also supporting and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical and/or instrumentation design for complex, custom-engineered water technology projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver projects aligned with quality, schedule, budget, and risk objectives
• Perform instrument selection and prepare instrument and automatic valve lists, datasheets, and I/O lists
• Develop instrument installation details and supporting engineering documentation
• Design electrical control panels, including panel layouts and schematics
• Select and specify VFDs and motor starters
• Provide engineering support to production facilities as required
• Participate in customer-facing Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
• Support projects through commissioning activities
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to new and junior EI&C engineers

Requirements

• Strong experience in electrical and/or instrumentation engineering within project-based environments
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex, custom engineering projects
• Experience producing electrical and instrumentation design deliverables
• Comfort participating in customer-facing activities, including FATs and commissioning
• Ability to provide senior-level technical leadership without formal people management
• Strong collaboration, communication, and execution skills

What We Offer

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About Us

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