Lead Automation Engineer

slihrms; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work culture

Generous time-off policy

Training & professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Lead I&C Engineer to guide a team in delivering instrumentation, automation, and control system deliverables. You will define conceptual and detailed designs for I&C systems, ensure compliance with international standards, and lead key deliverables such as P&IDs and data sheets.

The role requires a strong background in I&C, 10+ years in design or construction support, and at least 5 years in technical leadership within metals/minerals processing or aluminum plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instrumentation and control, electrical, automation, or a related engineering field.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant design, implementation, or construction support experience; Metals & Minerals processing and aluminum plant experience are assets.
• Minimum 5 years of technical leadership experience in an engineering environment.
• Familiarity with CSA, IEEE, ISA, IEC standards and I&C engineering codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C engineering activities and guide a team of engineers in delivering instrumentation, automation, and control system deliverables.
• Define and develop conceptual and detailed designs for I&C systems, including functional and performance requirements and P&ID development.
• Prepare, review, and approve key deliverables such as design requirements, criteria, instrument data sheets, I/O lists, and loop diagrams.
• Perform or supervise technical specifications, calculations, vendor bid reviews, and site assessments.
• Track project schedule, resolve complex technical issues, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent I&C Design Engineering during fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning, and provide field support.

Job description

Overview

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Your role

• Lead I&C engineering activities and guide a team of engineers in preparing high-quality instrumentation, automation, and control system deliverables.
• Define and develop conceptual and detailed designs for I&C systems, including functional and performance requirements, control logic, P&ID development.
• Prepare, review, and approve key deliverables, including design requirements, design criteria, block diagrams, functional specifications, instrument data sheets, I/O lists, loop diagrams, wiring and connection diagrams, bills of materials.
• Perform or supervise the preparation of technical specifications, calculations, vendor bid review and evaluations and site assessments.
• Track schedule and progress, resolve complex technical issues, provide technical guidance to the team, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent I&C Design Engineering during fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning, and provide field support to the construction team for the execution of system design packages.
• Interface with engineering disciplines, suppliers, clients, and other company stakeholders to support effective project execution.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in instrumentation and control, electrical, automation, or a related engineering field.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) in good standing.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant design, implementation, or construction support experience; Metals & Minerals (M&M) processing and aluminum plant experience are considered assets.
• Minimum 5 years of technical leadership experience in an engineering environment.
• Familiarity with industrial quality requirements and applicable Quebec, Canadian, CSA, IEEE, ISA, IEC, and related I&C engineering codes and standards.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control system functions, configurations, and equipment used in Metals & Minerals (M&M) processing facilities, aluminum plants, and similar industrial process applications.

Rewards & benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
• Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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