Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Kiewit Power Engineering

Kiewit; Burnaby; Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their dynamic team in Burnaby. This role involves leading projects in instrumentation and controls engineering, particularly focusing on SCADA systems and power generation. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while collaborating on innovative designs that prioritize safety and efficiency. With a commitment to excellence and a robust engineering team, this position offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects across North America. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Strong familiarity with SCADA systems and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical issue solutions for SCADA system upgrades.
• Develop client proposals and project cost estimates.
• Mentor entry and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Instrumentation and Controls Engineering

SCADA Systems

PLC Programming

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DCS Systems

Job description

Location:

Burnaby, British Columbia, CA

Requisition ID: 175795

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

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 3,000 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 over 140 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.

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 industrial 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 our office in Burnaby, BC, with flexibility for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Act as a lead or support engineer on a multitude of pursuits and projects providing front line technical issue solutions associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations of SCADA system replacement/upgrades and other I&C projects for power projects.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for projects of all sizes and levels of complexity.
• Incorporate the requirements of contract and customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual requirements ensuring the projects meet or exceed project goals.
• Contribute to the development of client proposals and project cost estimates. Lead cost, feasibility and planning studies, analyzing customer needs and data including researching, investigating and coordinating with other engineers, and providing recommendations to the customer.
• Develop and apply a comprehensive understanding of departmental design and industry standard methods, applicable engineering codes, and Kiewit guidelines to oversee and/or perform the preparation of design calculations, project drawings, and project design specifications.
• Formulate and prepare technical specifications, perform bid evaluations of equipment and construction proposals, develop recommendations for equipment selection and contract award and prepare interface points with construction partners and equipment suppliers.
• Schedule, review, and coordinate design efforts with other project personnel.
• Oversight and/or direct performance of supplier shop drawing review, comment (and subsequent resolution), and approval and perform technical contract administration.
• Mentor and direct the work of entry and mid-level employees for skills development. Review their progress and results. Provide direction and coaching, as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners including cross-discipline, construction, vendors, fabricator(s), and owners to address electrical/I&C-related design concepts, issues, or concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering from an CEAB accredited four-year college or university
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
• At least 10 years’ experience in instrumentation and controls engineering and design performing engineering related duties with a minimum of three years in the power generation market
• Familiarity with control system programming concepts
• Experience with SCADA systems and PLC. DCS system experience considered desirable
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Displays leadership and confidence to mentor peers

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.

Base Compensation: $143,000/yr - $149,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our full-time 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.

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.