Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Kiewit Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking mid to senior level Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to join our Calgary team. The ideal candidates will provide I&C technical expertise for execution and evaluation of power project designs.

The role offers opportunities from proposal support to construction and commissioning, with potential for technical leadership, project ownership, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering.
• 5+ years of instrumentation & controls experience in power or EPC environments.
• Experience with SCADA, DCS and PLC systems.
• P.Eng preferred but not required; CEAB accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C design tasks on projects.
• Support SCADA/DCS/PLC system design and implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with multi-discipline teams.
• Lead proposals, cost estimates, and client-facing technical discussions.
• Direct feasibility, planning and cost studies; ensure design documents are vetted.

Skills

SCADA systems

DCS systems

PLC programming

Power generation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Controls Engineering

CEAB accredited

P. Eng designation preferred

Job description

Position Overview

The Kiewit Power Engineering Group is seeking several Mid to Senior level Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to join our growing Calgary team!

The ideal candidates will provide I&C technical expertise for the execution and evaluation of power project designs.

You will collaborate with internal teams, external engineers, construction partners, and clients to deliver high-quality, construction-driven engineering solutions. Project assignments range from proposal support and design execution to construction and commissioning.

Depending on experience, the position may operate at a Mid-Level or Senior level, with increasing responsibility for technical leadership, project ownership, and team mentorship.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

• Gas-fired generation
• Renewables and new technology
• Water/wastewater

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Location

This position is based out of Calgary, Alberta with flexible work options. Travel will be required on occasion, including in the US.

Responsibilities

Mid-Level Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

• Serve as a lead on small projects or a key contributor on larger projects.
• Perform design tasks including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Apply engineering standards, codes, and Kiewit practices to project work.
• Support SCADA/DCS/PLC system design and implementation.
• Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Review vendor submittals and shop drawings; support issue resolution.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams, vendors, and construction partners.
• Support equipment selection, bid evaluations, and procurement activities.
• Participate in construction and commissioning support.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Function as lead I&C engineer on complex or multiple projects.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all I&C deliverables.
• Lead SCADA/DCS/PLC system architecture and design strategy.
• Own quality, compliance, and consistency of engineering deliverables
• Lead proposals, cost estimates, and client-facing technical discussions.
• Direct feasibility, planning, and cost studies, making client recommendations.
• Oversee and approve design documents, specifications, and vendor submittals.
• Lead equipment selection, bid evaluations, and contract recommendations.
• Serve as primary I&C interface with clients, vendors, and construction teams.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide high-level troubleshooting.
• Mentor, coach, and direct mid-level and junior engineers.
• Drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering is required.
• CEAB accredited is preferred.
• P. Eng designation is highly preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 5+ years of Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience, preferably within power generation, EPC, or industrial environments.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the power generation market preferred.
• Experience with SCADA, DCS and PLC systems is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with control system programming concepts
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to project success
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience mentoring peers.

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Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.