Junior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer/Designer

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Exposure to leading technologies

Job summary

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Junior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer/Designer in Calgary, AB. You will contribute to multidisciplinary design teams, grow technical skills, and support instrumentation and control system development for energy facilities.

The role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to diverse projects. You will work with process, mechanical, electrical, piping and structural teams while delivering detailed design packages and documentation for PLC,

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems Engineering or related field.
• 0–5 years of instrumentation and controls experience; EIT asset is a plus.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, control systems basics, and industry standards (ISA/API/CSA).
• Read and interpret drawings; work with AutoCAD/Navisworks/Bluebeam is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation and controls design packages with specs, datasheets, calculations and drawings.
• Assist with instrument selection, sizing and procurement per project requirements.
• Support documentation: control narratives, loop drawings, I/O lists, P&IDs.
• Assist design and configuration of PLC, DCS and HMI systems.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical teams and contribute to project reviews.

Skills

P&ID reading

Hardware/field devices

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Industrial automation concepts

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Instrumentation Engineering degree

EIT designation or eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Junior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer/Designer

Department: Instrumentation Controls

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Description

Equinox Engineering is an international EPCM leader known for innovative facility design and engineering across natural gas, oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, power generation, emerging energy, and brownfield projects around the globe. We work with top energy producers in Canada, the United States, and internationally. We are committed to attracting and retaining exceptional talent to deliver high-quality projects of all sizes and complexities that consistently exceed client expectations.

We are seeking a Junior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer/Designer who is eager to grow their technical skills, contribute to multidisciplinary project teams, and support the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for energy facilities. This role offers hands‑on experience, exposure to a wide variety of projects, and strong mentorship from experienced industry professionals.

Why Join Equinox?

• Meaningful work on a wide range of energy and processing projects
• Strong, people-focused culture emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and technical growth
• Flexible and supportive work environment with long‑term career development opportunities
• Entrepreneurial culture that fosters creative and commercially minded leaders
• Exposure to industry‑leading technologies and complex facility design projects
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and designers in a collaborative environment

What You’ll Do

The Junior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer/Designer will play a critical role in translating practical concepts into fully functional, commission‑ready systems.

Technical Support

• Develop detailed instrumentation and controls design packages, including specifications, datasheets, calculations, and drawings.
• Assist with instrument selection, sizing, and procurement activities in accordance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Support the development and review of instrumentation and controls engineering documentation, including:
  • Control Architecture and Communication Network Drawings
  • Loop Drawings
  • I/O Schematics and I/O Lists
  • Shutdown Keys
  • Control Narratives
  • Logic Diagrams
  • P&IDs
  • Instrument Datasheets
• Assist in the design and configuration of PLC, DCS, and HMI systems.

Collaboration & Project Execution

• Work closely with process, mechanical, electrical, piping, and structural teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination activities.
• Support project execution by preparing technical reports, studies, and engineering deliverables.
• Contribute to the successful completion of multiple projects while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and support Equinox's commitment to safety excellence.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable client requirements, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control processes.Support field installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities while maintaining safe work practices.

Technical Exposure

• Gain experience with control system architectures, field instrumentation, and industrial automation systems.
• Participate in site visits to assess existing systems and support project execution activities.
• Develop practical knowledge of measurement devices, control valves, analyzers, PLCs, DCS systems, and communication networks.
• Build expertise in oil and gas facility design while working on both greenfield and brownfield projects.

About You

• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0-5 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering or design.
• EIT designation or eligibility for registration with APEGA is considered an asset.
• Strong desire to learn, develop technical expertise, and grow within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and vendor sizing software is considered an asset.
• Foundational understanding of PLC/DCS systems and industrial automation concepts.
• Knowledge of instrumentation devices such as transmitters, control valves, and measurement systems.
• Awareness of industry codes and standards, including ISA, API, and CSA standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous exposure to oil and gas or industrial facility projects is considered an asset.