Lead I&C Engineer – Mining & Heavy Industry Automation

WSP Global Inc.

Northeastern Ontario

On-site

CAD 123,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Lead I&C Engineer based in Sudbury, Ontario, or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to provide senior instrumentation and controls expertise for mining and heavy industrial projects.

You will influence concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation across Canada and beyond. You will lead design efforts, mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated process automation solutions with a focus on safety, quality, and

Qualifications

  • Over 18 years of electrical design experience in heavy industrial facilities.
  • Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
  • Extensive experience leading instrumentation and controls in mining or heavy industrial sectors.
  • Strong expertise in PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems and process automation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and act as the senior SME on instrumentation and control systems for mining and heavy industrial facilities.
  • Oversee control philosophy, system architecture, and functional specifications for complex processes.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams for integrated solutions.
  • Drive innovation with automation, digitalization, and control technologies.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality reviews for project teams.
  • Support project execution from concept to commissioning and optimization.
  • Engage with clients to understand needs and deliver high-value engineering solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical design
P.Eng.
Mining/Heavy industry
PLC/DCS/SCADA
Mentorship
Project leadership
Safety standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

PLC systems
DCS systems
SCADA systems
Process automation platforms

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Lead I&C Engineer based in Sudbury, Ontario, or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to provide senior instrumentation and controls expertise for mining and heavy industrial projects.

You will influence concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation across Canada and beyond. You will lead design efforts, mentor teams, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated process automation solutions with a focus on safety, quality, and

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