Instrumentation and Controls Designer

COOEC Canada Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

COOEC Canada Company is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls engineer in Calgary to design and specify I&C systems for diverse oil and gas projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and support field activities from start-up through commissioning.

The role requires hands-on expertise with PLC/DCS design, DeltaV and SPIs, plus familiarity with electrical equipment like MCCs and VFDs. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in instrumentation & controls (I&C) design for oil & gas projects.
• Proficiency with SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) is required.
• Experience with PLC and DCS system design and implementation.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment and systems (MCCs, VFDs, EHT).
• Experience with Fire & Gas (F&G) systems and field devices.
• Knowledge of DeltaV DCS and CHARMS technology.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced technical principles within I&C discipline while maintaining knowledge of related engineering fields.
• Analyze and resolve a broad range of complex technical challenges with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and contractors for field activities, investigations, start-up, and commissioning.
• Work with Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Develop designs, specifications, and documentation for instrumentation and control systems, focusing on DCS and PLC applications.
• Prepare instrumentation and process control designs and specifications for various industrial processes.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with COOEC QA/QC requirements.

Skills

I&C design

PLC & DCS design

Fire & Gas systems

DeltaV DCS

CHARMS

Field collaboration

Tools

SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation)

DeltaV DCS

CHARMS

Job description

• Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts within the instrumentation and controls discipline, while maintaining a working knowledge of related engineering fields.
• Analyze and resolve a broad range of complex technical challenges with minimal supervision, developing effective and practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and contractors, and provide support for field activities, investigations, start-up, and commissioning efforts.
• Work closely with Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers from multiple disciplines as an integral member of a collaborative project delivery team.
• Develop designs, specifications, and technical documentation for instrumentation and control systems, with a strong focus on DCS and PLC-based applications.
• Prepare instrumentation and process control system designs and specifications for a variety of industrial processes.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables and project documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant with COOEC quality assurance and quality control requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) design experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency with SPI (SmartPlant Instrumentation) is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in PLC and DCS system design and implementation.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment and systems, including MCCs, VFDs, and EHT systems.
• Experience with Fire & Gas (F&G) systems and associated field devices.
• Working knowledge of DeltaV DCS and CHARMS technology.
• Ability to interpret and work with instrumentation layouts, field drawings, and related engineering documentation.
• Experience developing wiring diagrams and loop diagrams.
• Field experience, including turnaround planning, package development, and turnaround execution support, is considered an asset.
• Adhere to company procedures, engineering standards, and established industry best practices.