Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Generation

Black & Veatch Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to join their dynamic team, focusing on the design and implementation of critical systems for power generation. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that enhance energy solutions for communities. You will collaborate closely with project teams, supervising junior engineers while ensuring high-quality deliverables. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and a flexible hybrid work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the energy sector while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Performance-based bonus program

Flexible work-life balance options

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 5 years of related experience.
• Must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Generate engineering design documents for power plant systems.
• Supervise and mentor lower-level engineers.

Skills

I&C design experience

Control system network architecture

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to work in teams

Willingness to learn power industry processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Job description

Location:

Markham, ON, CA Edmonton, AB, CA Calgary, AB, CA

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Opportunity Type :Staff

Contract Hire Only for this Project :No

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables for systems related to the power plant
  • Design documents may include: logics, network architecture diagrams, instrument lists, I/O Lists, instrument installation details, schematics and wiring drawings, calculations, studies, technical specifications, and more.
• Supervise and mentor lower-level engineers, review and provide oversight of their work or assignments.

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous I&C design experience for large scale power plants.
• Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, I/O list, instrument data sheets, control narratives, control logic diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for control and instrumentation, and procurement specifications for I&C equipment.
• Experience in instrumentation and process automation systems applications and selection.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be both an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
• Ability to accept both internal and external (client) feedback.
• Willingness to learn processes and procedures specific to the power industry.
• Maintain some flexibility in work hours, if required by the client or project.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Requires a Professional Engineering (P.Eng) license or the ability to acquire a P.Eng license within 6-12 months from hire.

Work Environment and Schedule

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Additionally, this opportunity has the possibility of being located in any of our Canada based offices.

Salary Plan

Job Grade

130

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.