Instrumentation & Control Engineer, Senior

Hatch Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their Project Delivery Group. This role requires extensive knowledge in instrumentation, controls engineering, and project delivery, with an emphasis on mentorship and technical leadership. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $165,000, and opportunities for professional development within a diverse team.

Benefits

Formal and informal mentorship programs

Opportunities to travel

Participation in local Professional Development Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years project engineering experience, preferably in mining.
• Registered as a professional engineer with EGBC.
• Demonstrated site experience and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of a project.
• Prepare technical documentation required for project execution.
• Review drawings to ensure conformity with engineering designs.

Skills

PLC/DCS programming (Rockwell preferred)

Instrumentation and control engineering

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to delegate tasks

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Smart Plant Electrical

MicroStation

Job description

Date: Oct 27, 2025

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID: 96411

Job Category: Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise inmining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Summary:

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join our team in Vancouver. This role is part of our Project Delivery Group, which helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems.

The Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer will report to the Project Manager on small projects and for larger projects, be the to the Control and Automation Lead Engineer and lead the design on these projects.

You will support our intermediate and junior engineers and designers in delivering projects which involve instrumentation and controls engineering. You will also be responsible for assisting the development and management of assigned project work during all phases, from inception trough planning, design & construction in accordance with the project scope, schedule and budget.

What Will a Career at Hatch Offer You:

You will:

• Be given opportunities to contribute to complex projects in meaningful ways
• Gain project experience in Canada and around the world
• Collaborate with employees from different cultures around our global organization
• Benefit from formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry, and mentoring the next generations of engineers
• Participate in local Professional Development Programs to develop your skills
• Join in charitable, social, and sports activities with other Hatch employees

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. You’ll work on problems and be given opportunities in the office and on project sites that you have never had before.

Responsibilities / About the Role:

• Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of a project
• Assist with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope deliverables, cost and schedule.
• Prepare technical documentation required for the execution of the project
• Manage and coordinate the progress of the engineering work in accordance with the project scope, schedule and procedures.
• Review shop drawings to ensure conformity with engineering designs.
• Following the award of contracts and purchase orders as instructed, monitor the fabrication and construction work to ensure that it is executed in accordance with the engineering designs.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Implementing corrective action as required.
• Review the outcome of quality audits of engineering work and perform remedial work in accordance with the project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
• Check of documentation and interdisciplinary coordination is implemented in accordance with project procedures.
• Prepare draft monthly engineering progress reports for incorporation into the engineering monthly report.
• On a monthly basis, provide an update of the progress of the engineering work packages.
• CompileFunctional Control Specifications; perform programming of control systems
• Provide senior reviews, support, and mentorship to intermediate and junior engineers.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University.
• 10+ years project engineering experience. Mining experience would be an asset.
• Experience in instrumentation, control and automation design/consultancy ideally within a similar large engineering or multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Registered as a professional engineer with EGBC (Engineers and Geoscientists BC).
• Demonstrated “hands-on” site experience and able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and resolve issues.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
• PLC/DCS programming experience (Rockwell - preferred, DeltaV and ABB would be an asset).
• Sound knowledge of 3D data-centric design systems.
• Knowledge and experience with data-centric design systems, e.g. Smart Plant Electrical, Smart Plant Instrumentation would be an asset.
• AutoCAD experience, MicroStation is an asset.
• Ability to delegate tasks and effectively supervise others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Good safety awareness.
• Willingness to travel.

Compensation

Base salary range: $120,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.