Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Worley; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 151,687 - 205,223; Full time

Job summary

Worley, located in Vancouver, is seeking a Principal Instrumentation Engineer to provide leadership and engineering services in instrumentation and controls. Your role will involve managing engineering services, ensuring compliance with specifications, and supporting project execution.

The ideal candidate holds a P.Eng. and has extensive experience with instrumentation design. The position offers a salary range of CAD 151,687 to CAD 205,223, reflecting the candidate's experience and location.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in instrumentation & control design.
• Ability to design and interpret instrumentation & controls schematics.
• Proven leadership in instrumentation engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage instrumentation engineering services within time and budget.
• Provide engineering support during procurement and commissioning.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders.

Skills

SAP knowledge

HAZOP/LOPA participation

Instrumentation & Control deliverables

Instrumentation calculations

Project management skills

Education

P.Eng. registration with EGBC

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

About Us

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 Engineer will provide instrumentation & controls engineering services and leadership on behalf of Worley and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage instrumentation engineering services that meet Worley’s, its customers’ and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
• Manage instrumentation engineering project requirements.
• Provide instrumentation engineering services such as:
  • Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and comply with required checking procedures.
  • Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes.
  • Provide advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations and purchase order preparation.
  • Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress.
  • Ensure the required services meet Worley, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
  • Proactively resolve any discrepancies between Worley and its Customer’s requirements.
  • If required, assist and support junior personnel within the instrumentation & controls engineering team.
  • Communicate effectively with the instrumentation & controls engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
  • Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

Technical And Industry Experience

• Knowledge of SAP (Systems Applications and Products) training system as well as KMS (Key Management System) system.
• Knowledge and experience of participation in HAZOP/LOPA.
• Understanding of scope impacts and delegation of work to be completed during TA or NTA.
• Working knowledge of Instrumentation & Control deliverables such as:
  • Panel (JB and Marshalling) Design
  • P&ID’s
  • Loop, Wiring & Instrument Location Drawings
  • Motor Control Schematics
  • Instrument Installation Details
  • Instrument Specifications (Datasheets)
  • I/O Lists
  • Bill of Materials
  • Conduit/Tray/Cable Schedules
  • Control Narratives
  • Cause and Effect Diagrams
  • Material Requisitions
  • Construction or Engineering Work Packages

Working Knowledge Of Instrumentation Calculation/Selection, Such As

• Flow (Orifice Plates, Vortex, Venturi, Magnetic, Ultrasonic meters)
• Level Measurement (Radar, Displacers, Gauges)
• Temperature (including Thermowells Frequency wake calculation)
• Pressure

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• Currently hold P.Eng. registration with EGBC
• Extensive experience in direct Instrumentation & Control design and engineering experience
• Accredited Bachelor's Degree in General Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to design and interpret Instrumentation & Controls designs / schematics.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $151,687 to $205,223.

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We 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.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We are reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.