Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

COOEC Canada Company; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

COOEC Canada Company is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Controls engineer for SAGD projects in Calgary. You will lead I&C engineering deliverables, specify instrumentation, review vendor documents, and support commissioning and startup activities.

Minimum 5 years in I&C with DeltaV experience, strong vendor coordination, and P.Eng. enrolled in good standing are preferred. This role requires coordination with international teams and occasional overtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Instrumentation & Controls experience in SAGD projects.
• Strong expertise in process instrumentation (flow meters, valves, analyzers, sample conditioning).
• Ability to independently evaluate instrument bid packages and vendor submissions.
• Capable of coordinating with domestic and international vendors; overtime may be required.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial control systems; hands-on Emerson DeltaV experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong understanding of instrumentation and control principles and standards.
• Provide I&C design support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Select and specify measurement and control instrumentation for projects.
• Prepare instrument and control valve MRQs and conduct technical bid evaluations.
• Review and approve vendor documentation for instrument and mechanical equipment packages.
• Perform instrument sizing and calculations for valves, relief valves, and flow devices.
• Develop I&C deliverables: control narratives, P&IDs, loop drawings, I/O lists.
• Collaborate with DCS/PLC teams and provide technical support.
• Prepare construction work packages and participate in design reviews.
• Interface with clients during project meetings and HAZOP reviews; ensure compliance.
• Support commissioning activities and participate in FATs/SATs when required.
• Ensure adherence to procedures, practices, quality standards, and regulations.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

Process instrumentation

Vendor coordination

DCS/PLC collaboration

Project teamwork

Education

P.Eng. certification

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Job description

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding and practical application of instrumentation and control engineering principles, theories, and industry standards.
• Provide Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineering and design support to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Select and specify measurement and control instrumentation suitable for project requirements.
• Prepare instrument and control valve MRQs, conduct technical bid evaluations, and generate purchase requisitions.
• Review, comment on, and approve vendor documentation for instrument and mechanical equipment packages.
• Perform instrument sizing and calculations, including control valves, pressure relief valves, flow measurement devices (orifice plates, wedge meters, vortex meters), DP level applications, and other field instrumentation.
• Develop both basic and detailed I&C engineering deliverables, including control narratives, Cause & Effect (C&E) matrices, panel layouts, loop drawings, I/O lists, and P&IDs.
• Collaborate effectively with DCS and PLC programming teams and provide technical support as required.
• Prepare construction work packages, including scopes of work and engineering drawings, and participate in interdisciplinary design reviews.
• Interface with clients during project meetings, HAZOP reviews, and ensure compliance with client standards and project requirements.
• Support system commissioning activities and participate in FATs and SATs when required.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures, engineering practices, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Instrumentation & Controls experience in SAGD projects, with working knowledge of well pads, CPF facilities, and OTSGs.
• Strong expertise in process instrumentation, including flow meters, control valves, analyzers, sample conditioning systems, and other measurement technologies, as well as variable speed drives/pumps and electrical design practices.
• Proven ability to independently evaluate instrument bid packages and technical vendor submissions.
• Capable of working independently and effectively coordinating with domestic and international vendors; occasional overtime may be required.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial control systems, with hands‑on experience implementing and supporting Emerson DeltaV systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, administrative, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication networks, devices, and protocols.
• Demonstrated experience executing projects through all phases, including DBM, EDS, detailed engineering, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, startup, and system turnover.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities, with a proven track record of working successfully in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with APEGA.