Industrial I&C Engineer

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Earned Day Off (EDO)

Job summary

The City of Edmonton's Edmonton Waste Management Centre is seeking an Industrial Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to lead ICS/PLC/SCADA, OT security, and data networks across operations, maintenance, and projects. You will develop and manage control systems, support capital expansions, and drive reliability improvements.

You will also lead patching, system health monitoring, and complex data reporting using Ignition, Python, and SQL, while coordinating with multiple teams and promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering.
• 4 years experience in ICS, Instrumentation and Control, PLC/SCADA, Networking and servers – preferably in an industrial environment.
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA; IPMA may be considered.
• Deep understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA/PLC) and cybersecurity; proven experience designing instrument specifications, control narratives, logic diagrams, and network configurations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, document, and establish long-term requirements for ICS/PLC systems; develop strategic plans to implement new technologies and processes.
• Prepare in-house engineering drawings, construction work packages, and specifications for process instrumentation to support system modifications and capital expansions.
• Develop and modify control logic, programs, and data structures for process control, monitoring, and safety systems.
• Manage patch deployment, system health monitoring, and cybersecurity protocols to protect OT assets and data systems.
• Install software/hardware upgrades, administer databases, monitor communication performance, and manage configurations for all ICS components.
• Develop complex reports and data structures from Ignition, Python, and SQL.

Skills

Industrial control systems

Cybersecurity

Project management

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

SQL databases

Job description

The Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Industrial Controls and Instrumentation Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be the backbone of our technical operations, driving the delivery of top-tier Control Systems engineering oversight and providing critical technical support to our Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams. As a leader in our technical ecosystem, you will spearhead the development and management of our comprehensive Industrial Control System (ICS). You will have complete ownership over our data communication networks, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) networks, SCADA, instrumentation, and core Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure. If you are a safety-minded engineering professional who thrives on optimizing system reliability, securing critical infrastructure, and implementing innovative technical solutions, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on municipal efficiency and environmental sustainability.

What will you do?

• Analyze, document, and establish long-term requirements for ICS/PLC systems, developing strategic plans to implement new technologies and processes
• Prepare in-house engineering drawings, construction work packages, and specifications for process instrumentation to support system modifications and capital expansions
• Develop and modify control logic, programs, and data structures for process control, monitoring, and safety systems
• Manage patch deployment, system health monitoring, and cybersecurity protocols to protect Operational Technology (OT) assets and data systems
• Install software/hardware upgrades, administer databases, monitor communication performance, and manage configurations for all ICS components
• Develop complex, ad-hoc reports and data structures from enterprise applications utilizing Ignition, Python, and SQL
• Optimize preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies, and lead equipment reliability and criticality reviews to minimize downtime
• Act as the subject matter expert to advise, research, and resolve complex instrumentation, computer-related, and network issues
• Coordinate instrumentation and controls design work with other engineering disciplines while maintaining communication with Operations, Maintenance, and Planning for plant sustainability
• Deliver formal and informal end-user training, participate actively as a member of the Process Safety team (OH&S), and assist with operational and capital budget preparation

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering from a recognized university
• 4 years experience in, ICS, Instrumentation and Control, PLC/SCADA, Networking and servers – preferably in an industrial environment
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment
• Deep understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA/PLC) and cybersecurity, paired with proven experience designing instrument specifications, control narratives, logic diagrams, and network configurations

Assets

• Experience with Safety Critical instrumentation (SCI), Safety Instrument Functions (SIF), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Familiarity with SQL database management and Ignition SCADA software

Skills required for success

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to drive key deliverables
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, estimating costs, and preparing operational budgets
• Proven track record in administering contracts to ensure project alignment and compliance
• Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with contractors, consultants, and parts suppliers
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of employment & work environment

• Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Salary: $94,870.14 - $118,585.27 (Annually)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)
• Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.