Principal Instrumentation & Controls Designer

WorleyParsons; Calgary; On-site; CAD 118,726 - 160,630; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons is seeking a Principal Instrumentation & Controls Designer in Calgary, Alberta. This role provides design leadership and technical expertise across major projects, ensuring quality instrumentation design packages are delivered efficiently.

Responsibilities include mentoring design teams, managing project scope, and supporting procurement and construction activities. A degree in Engineering Technology or related is required along with extensive experience in instrumentation design on large projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior-level instrumentation & controls design roles.
• Ability to interpret, develop, and review complex I&C drawings and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of I&C design systems and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality instrumentation design services meeting all requirements.
• Coordination and quality assurance for instrumentation design deliverables.
• Mentor junior designers and engineers for technical excellence.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls design

Technical mentorship

Project lifecycle management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Accredited Engineering Technology or Design degree

Tools

SAP

KMS

Job description

Principal Instrumentation & Controls Designer (CAL01W3)

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI‑enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

The Principal Instrumentation Designer provides senior‑level design leadership and technical expertise for instrumentation and control (I&C) deliverables across major projects. This role is accountable for the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of complex instrumentation design packages in support of Worley and its customers, while providing technical mentorship to design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high‑quality instrumentation design services that meet Worley, client, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Lead the development, coordination, and quality assurance of instrumentation design deliverables across the full project lifecycle (concept, FEED, detailed design, construction support).
• Provide technical direction and oversight to instrumentation designers and drafting teams, including task assignment, workload planning, and design reviews.
• Participate in project planning, progress reporting, and compliance with required checking and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure project scope is clearly defined and that changes are managed in accordance with project change‑management processes.
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, including review of requisitions and technical bid evaluations, input to purchase orders and vendor documentation, resolution of site and vendor queries, and coordination closely with engineering disciplines (process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and automation) to ensure fully integrated designs.
• Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies between Worley and client design standards and requirements.
• Provide technical input into constructability, maintainability, and operability reviews.
• Support and mentor junior designers and engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the instrumentation team.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and construction partners.
• Identify technical risks and issues, develop practical solutions, and elevate when appropriate.

Technical & Industry Experience

Strong working knowledge of I&C design systems, workflows, and document management tools (e.g., SAP, KMS or similar project systems).

Demonstrated participation in process safety and operability studies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA) and the ability to translate outcomes into design requirements.

Solid understanding of project scope development, workshare execution, and delegation of design activities across internal and external teams.

Core Instrumentation & Control Design Deliverables

• Junction box and marshalling panel layouts
• P&IDs
• Loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and instrument location drawings
• Motor control and interconnection schematics
• Instrument datasheets and specifications
• I/O lists
• Bills of material
• Cable, conduit, and tray schedules
• Control narratives and philosophies
• Material requisitions
• Construction and engineering work packages

Instrumentation Selection and Application Knowledge

• Flow measurement (orifice plates, vortex, venturi, magnetic, ultrasonic).
• Temperature measurement (including thermowell design and frequency wake. calculations)
• Pressure measurement and associated accessories.

Education, Qualifications & Accreditation

Required

• Accredited Engineering Technology, Design, or related technical qualification (Engineering degree or diploma preferred).
• Extensive experience in senior-level Instrumentation & Controls design roles on large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, develop, and review complex I&C drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred

• Professional designation or eligibility for professional certification relevant to design or engineering disciplines (e.g., APEGA, ASET, or equivalent).

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $118,726to $160,630
Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

We want to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.