Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Vista Projects Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Company-sponsored social events

Flexible work schedules

Half-day Fridays

Free parking

Job summary

Vista Projects Limited in Calgary is seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer to oversee a dynamic team in delivering energy industry projects. This role demands at least ten years of experience in facilities engineering and design, with a strong focus on compliance and quality standards. The successful candidate will lead planning, mentoring, and project coordination efforts, ensuring technical and managerial excellence. A robust compensation package, inclusive work culture, and opportunities for professional growth await the right individual.

Qualifications

• Ten-plus years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry.
• P.Eng. registration with APEGA is required.
• Strong organizational skills and technical competence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning and management tasks.
• Lead engineering team throughout design and development phases.
• Guide design and delivery of complex engineering projects.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Project Planning and Management

Team Leadership

Instrumentation and Control Design

Client Coordination

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or applied science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer oversees a team responsible for designing various aspects of energy industry projects from inception to completion. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Planning and Management:
  • Develop and manage scopes of work, man-hour estimates, schedules, and priorities for projects or proposals.
  • Plan, allocate, and review work programs, ensuring alignment with project demands and timely updates to Vista’s platforms (e.g., ForecastWeb).
  • Prepare weekly progress reports detailing completed work, upcoming tasks, and discipline-specific needs.
  • Update project schedules weekly, marking task statuses and identifying potential delays, in coordination with Project Management.
• Team Leadership and Supervision:
  • Supervise and mentor the engineering team throughout the design and development phases, providing expertise and direction on engineering solutions.
  • Assign and review the work of discipline engineering staff, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project requirements.
• Technical Expertise and Design Oversight:
  • Guide the design and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, Vista, and client specifications.
  • Review vendor or subcontractor quotations, drawings, and specifications for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirements.
  • Approve discipline deliverables and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of design standards, checklists, and procedures.
• Client and Stakeholder Coordination:
  • Attend status meetings with clients, project management, and suppliers to coordinate activities and address project needs.
  • Communicate changes to work plans or resourcing needs through change management processes to project stakeholders.
• Quality and Compliance Assurance:
  • Ensure adherence to Vista's Quality Management System (QMS) and maintain current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards.
  • Authenticate documentation with a professional engineering stamp as required.
• Instrumentation and Control Design:
  • Prepare P&ID inputs and instrument selection.
  • Develop and review instrument indexes, datasheets, and sizing for instruments, F&G, and analyzers.
  • Create and review I/O lists, instrument wiring drawings, loop diagrams, and UPS load requirements.
  • Design PLC and fiber optic panels, control system architecture, and prepare related specifications and design criteria.
  • Prepare and review shutdown keys, cause and effect diagrams, control narratives, and philosophies.
  • Develop engineering work packages and review instrument location and wiring drawings.
• Construction and Vendor Support:
  • Provide technical support to vendors for DCS/SIS/FG panel design and fabrication, as well as mechanical/electrical equipment.
  • Offer construction support and assist in the negotiation of critical engineering issues.

Requirements

• Ten-plus years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering or applied science.
• Ability to work and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers including process, mechanical, civil, structural & architectural, electrical, instrumentation & controls and piping.
• P.Eng. registration with APEGA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and efficient with time management.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of applicable codes and industry standards.
• Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits.

Preferred

• 12 years or more of experience as a fully qualified engineer, with five years’ experience in the energy industry.
• Three or more years of experience leading an engineering team in an EPC environment.

What We Offer

An opportunity with Vista is not just a job; it is a chance to tackle challenging projects with colleagues who are among the most recognized and accomplished in their disciplines.

Vista offers all employees

• A stimulating, fast-paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projects
• A robust and consistent recruitment process that ensures your colleagues are like-minded and comparably capable
• An opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial, technically skilled team which has established leadership in innovative engineering solutions
• A strong value-based philosophy that provides an informal, close-knit team environment, where you and your family feel like a part of our organization, and not just an employee number
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a performance-linked variable pay program
• Company-sponsored social events and team sports
• Flexible work schedules, half-day Fridays and free parking
• An organization that values and encourages diversity