Instrumentation Engineer

NES Fircroft Ltd; Redwater; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Instrumentation Engineer for a long-term contractor role focused on design and engineering. This position involves leading instrumentation designs, ensuring safety and compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instrumentation technologies and a passion for optimizing systems. With a Monday to Thursday work schedule, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering or relevant education.
• 2-7 years of relevant experience in instrumentation design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review instrumentation designs, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Create and maintain essential engineering documentation, including P&IDs.

Skills

Instrumentation Design & Engineering

Instrumentation Technologies

System Integration

Safety Systems & Area Classification

Analyzer & F&G Systems

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

JobTitle: Instrumentation Engineer (Long-Term Contractor – Design & Engineering Focus)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

JobType: Long-Term Contractor (Monday to Thursday, 10-hour days)

JobDescription:

We are looking for a talented Instrumentation Engineer to focus on the design and engineering of instrumentation systems. In this long-term contractor role, you will be responsible for originating and checking instrumentation designs, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. The role is based in Alberta, with a schedule of Monday to Thursday, 10-hour workdays.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Instrumentation Design & Engineering: Lead and review instrumentation designs, including detailed engineering calculations, sizing, and specifications for key components such as flowmeters, control valves, actuators, etc.
2. System Integration & Design: Design and assess critical systems, including cable engineering, termination, grounding, and cabinet design to ensure seamless integration and compliance with operational requirements.
3. Documentation & Drawings: Create, review, and maintain essential engineering documentation, including logic diagrams, cause and effect diagrams, and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
4. Safety & Compliance: Ensure systems comply with area classification, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and safety control/protections systems, adhering to relevant safety standards.
5. Technology & Equipment Selection: Select and integrate appropriate instrumentation technologies based on system requirements and applications.
6. Collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure all instrumentation systems are integrated and optimized for safety and performance.
7. Troubleshooting & Optimization: Perform engineering analysis to troubleshoot and resolve design or performance issues during the engineering phase.
8. Industry Knowledge: Stay current with industry developments, including new technologies in instrumentation, analyzers, and fire & gas detection systems.

Desired Skills & Expertise:

1. Instrumentation Design & Engineering: Strong expertise in performing design calculations, sizing, and integration of instrumentation systems, including flowmeters, control valves, and actuators.
2. Instrumentation Technologies: Extensive experience with instrumentation technologies, including Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), control valves, actuators, and PLC hardware.
3. System Integration: Knowledge of cable engineering, termination, grounding, and cabinet design.
4. Safety Systems & Area Classification: Familiarity with safety control systems, area classification, and safety protection systems.
5. Analyzer & F&G Systems: Experience in designing analyzers and fire & gas (F&G) systems.
6. Documentation: Ability to create and review complex engineering documents such as logic diagrams, P&IDs, and cause and effect diagrams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering or relevant education (NAIT/SAIT Instrumentation desirable)
• Minimum 2-7 years of relevant experience in instrumentation design and engineering
• In-depth knowledge of instrumentation systems, safety standards, and regulations
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Work Schedule & Location:

• Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 10-hour days
• Location: Based in Alberta, Canada