Lead Instrumentation and Control System Engineer

BBA Consultants; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation and sick leave

Flexible schedule (office + home)

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Calgary is seeking a seasoned engineering consultant to lead instrumentation, control systems and automation scopes across multi-disciplinary projects. You will shape scope, budgets and delivery, while acting as a trusted technical interface with clients and supporting account development.

You’ll review P&IDs, specs and drawings, and help position our technical capabilities in proposals. Ideal candidates have an engineering degree, 15+ years of experience in consulting or

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, or instrumentation and controls.
• 15+ years of relevant consulting or industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience programming and commissioning control systems (ABB, Honeywell, Schneider/Modicon, Rockwell, etc.).
• Ability to prepare, review and interpret logic diagrams, functional specifications and control narratives.
• Experience with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting, commissioning and system integration experience.
• Experience delivering projects in mining, industrial or energy sectors.
• Willingness to travel to client sites locally and internationally.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
• Strong organizational skills and professional judgment.
• Registered with APEGA as a P.Eng.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation, control system and automation scopes, including scope definition, budgets, schedules and delivery tracking.
• Serve as a primary technical interface with clients, building trusted relationships and supporting long-term account development.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables (P&IDs, specifications, drawings, network and panel designs).
• Design, integrate, program and commission PLC, HMI, DCS, and industrial communication systems.
• Contribute to proposal development through scope definition, cost estimation, scheduling and technical positioning.
• Perform site support activities including inspections, troubleshooting, testing and commissioning in Canada and abroad.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Results-driven

Mentoring/training

Client relationship

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Instrumentation & Controls)

Tools

ABB

Honeywell

Schneider/Modicon

Rockwell

Job description

Your future role on our team

Are you an experienced consulting professional looking to grow your impact through challenging, multidisciplinary projects? Join BBA’s Calgary office and contribute to the delivery and evolution of our instrumentation, control systems and digital services offering. In this role, you will work as a technical consultant and trusted advisor. We are looking for professionals who are interested in evolving as seller-doers: individuals who lead by example through strong technical work and who, over time, contribute to identifying opportunities, supporting proposals and strengthening client relationships. You will remain primarily focused on hands‑on technical delivery, while progressively expanding your involvement in client interactions, opportunity development and proposal support.

Type of position

Regular

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Lead instrumentation, control system and automation scopes, including scope definition, budgets, schedules and delivery tracking
• Serve as a primary technical interface with clients, building trusted relationships and supporting long‑term account development
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables in accordance with BBA and client standards (e.g., P&IDs, specifications, drawings, network and panel designs)
• Design, integrate, program and commission PLC, HMI, DCS, and industrial communication systems
• Contribute to proposal development through scope definition, cost estimation, scheduling and technical positioning
• Perform site support activities including inspections, troubleshooting, testing and commissioning in Canada and abroad

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigorous and ethical
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Engineering degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, or instrumentation and controls
• 15+ years of relevant consulting or industrial experience
• Hands‑on experience programming and commissioning control systems (ABB, Honeywell, Schneider/Modicon, Rockwell, etc.)
• Ability to prepare, review and interpret logic diagrams, functional specifications and control narratives
• Experience with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting, commissioning and system integration experience
• Experience delivering projects in the mining, industrial or energy sector
• Willingness to travel to client sites locally and internationally
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written)
• Strong organizational skills and professional judgment
• Registered with APEGA as a P.Eng

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Long‑term hiring prospects (not just project‑based)
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Access to a leadership program
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, and more
• A growing business with many opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field‑ready support. Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.