Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist

Aquatera-Utilities-Inc.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

Defined benefit pension

RRSP matching

Wellness spending account

Generous vacation

Job summary

Aquatera Utilities Inc. in Alberta is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist to support electrical power distribution, instrumentation, automation, and industrial communications across Aquatera facilities.

You will help optimize system reliability and lead continuous improvement with a focus on safety and environmental responsibility. The role emphasizes collaboration with Operations, IT, and maintenance teams, development of control philosophies, and ensuring compliance with ISA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation & Automation Technology.
• P.Eng. with APEGA is a strong asset; CET with ASET also considered.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical, instrumentation, automation, or controls engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration changes to process control systems, PLCs, and automation platforms.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities to improve reliability, performance, and efficiency.
• Support KPIs and ensure compliance with ISA, IEC, CSA standards.
• Provide expertise in electrical distribution, instrumentation, controls, and automation.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Controls engineering

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical/Instrumentation & Automation Technology diploma

Tools

iFIX

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

SCADAPACK

Modbus/OPC

Job description

Join the Team That’s Growing Healthy Communities. Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility.

At Aquatera, we’re more than a utility provider, we’re environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you’ll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We’re looking for passionate and diverse professionals who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist provides technical support to Aquatera’s operations, maintenance, and capital project teams. This role is responsible for supporting electrical power distribution, instrumentation, automation, process control systems, and industrial communications across Aquatera facilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimizing system reliability, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible utility services.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering closely with Operations, recognizing that strong cross-functional collaboration is a key to success for this role.
• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration changes to process control systems, PLCs, and automation platforms.
• Analyze operational and maintenance data to identify opportunities to improve reliability, performance, and system efficiency.
• Support the development, management, and sustainability of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Provide technical expertise related to electrical distribution, instrumentation, controls, automation, and industrial communications.
• Develop and maintain automation standards, control philosophies, and programming templates.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure industrial control systems are secure and protected.
• Participate in incident management investigations, corrective actions, process hazard analyses (PHAs), job safety analyses, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Create and update AutoCAD electrical drawings, instrumentation loop diagrams, and control schematics.
• Support alarm management and safety-critical system programs.
• Provide troubleshooting, commissioning, start-up, and operational support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with Aquatera standards and applicable industry standards, including ISA, IEC, and CSA

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical/Instrumentation & Automation Technology diploma will be considered.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with APEGA is considered a strong asset; however, Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) registered with ASET will also be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in electrical, instrumentation, automation, or controls engineering.
• Experience with Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS), PLCs, and safety systems, including hardware and software configuration.
• Hands‑on experience with control systems such as iFIX, Allen‑Bradley PLCs, Siemens PLCs, and SCADAPACK systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including OPC, Modbus Serial, and Modbus/TCP.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze data and identify practical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with tradespeople, engineers, contractors, and operations teams.
• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and control system design, commissioning, maintenance, and optimization.
• Experience within utility, industrial, power generation, or co‑generation environments is considered an asset.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a commitment to learning, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental and vision, defined benefit pension plan, RRSP matching, health and wellness spending account, and above average vacation benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Legally entitled to work in Canada without limitations
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract
• Pass 50 lb. fitness test
• Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test

Ready to make a difference?

Start your journey with Aquatera Utilities Inc. Apply at Join Our Team: Aquatera . This competition will remain open until October 30, 2026or until a suitable candidate is selected. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.