Instrumentation and Control Engineer

DBSI Services; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Engineer. The role involves designing instrumentation and control systems for oil and gas industries, ensuring compliance with Canadian codes. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, P.Eng registration, and 8-15 years in relevant design. Excellent communication skills are essential for coordinating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in I&C design for oil & gas, refining, or process industries.
• Hands-on experience in specifying and configuring DCS/PLC/SCADA/SIS systems.
• Familiarity with Canadian electrical/instrumentation codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of field instrumentation and control systems.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated design.
• Participate in HAZOP and control system safety analysis.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Control Loop Design

P&ID Development

Functional Safety

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering

P.Eng registration in Canada

Tools

DCS

PLC

SCADA

SIS

Job description

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Job Title: Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specification of field instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, and safety systems (SIS).
• Develop and review key engineering deliverables: Instrument Index, I/O Lists, Loop Diagrams, Cable
• Schedules, Datasheets, and Control Narratives.
• Configure and integrate DCS, PLC, SCADA, and SIS systems from major OEMs (Emerson, Siemens,
• Perform system architecture design for control and communication networks.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian engineering codes and international standards (ISA, CSA, NFPA, IEC, API).
• Coordinate with process, electrical, and mechanical disciplines to ensure integrated design.
• Review and approve vendor documents, FAT procedures, and test protocols.
• Provide technical support for procurement, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL verification, and control system safety analysis.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering.
• P.Eng registration in Canada (PEO, APEGA, EGBC, or other provincial association).
• 8–15 years of experience in I&C design for oil & gas, refining, petrochemicals, or process industries.
• Hands-on experience in specifying and configuring DCS/PLC/SCADA/SIS systems.
• Familiarity with Canadian electrical/instrumentation codes and hazardous area classifications.
• Strong understanding of control loop design, P&ID development, and functional safety.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in greenfield and brownfield projects across FEED, detailed design, and EPC phases.
• Exposure to decarbonization, hydrogen, carbon capture, or renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of digital transformation in control systems (IIoT, Industry 4.0).
• Experience leading global workshare teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Oil and Gas and Chemical Manufacturing

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