Principal Process Automation Engineer

WorleyParsons; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 167,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Consulting seeks a Principal Process Automation Engineer to lead control systems projects across mining, LNG, petrochemical, and oil and gas sectors in Canada. You will drive front-end engineering, system architecture, and OT/SCADA integration, delivering safe, reliable automation solutions.

Based in Canada with hybrid work options, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage proposals and budgets, and mentor junior engineers while advancing digital and autonomous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and eligible to obtain a P.Eng license in Canada.
• Experience leading control systems projects in mining, LNG, petrochemical, or oil and gas sectors.
• Experience delivering SCADA/automation projects through full lifecycle (concept to handover).

Responsibilities

• Lead control systems projects and coordinate with engineering partners and contractors.
• Deliver safe, reliable automation solutions with OT/SCADA integration.
• Develop proposals, execution plans, and budgets for projects.
• Provide technical leadership on safety-related automation systems (ESD/SIS/FGS).
• Work in a multicultural environment with travel as required (25-50%).

Skills

Control systems

SCADA

OT networks

Safety systems

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

P.Eng license preferred

Tools

Honeywell

Emerson

Triconex

Foxboro

Siemens

Rockwell

Job description

Job Description - Principal Process Automation Engineer (CAL01V6)

Principal Process Automation Engineer - CAL01V6

Company : Worley Consulting

Primary Location

Other Locations

Job

Consultants

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Aug 19, 2026

Unposting Date

Sep 19, 2026

Reporting Manager Title : Technical Director, Onshore Autonomous Operations - Canada

Principal Process Automation Engineer
Worley Consulting Group
Canada

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution.

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently, secure and safeguard social license, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition.

We evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers’ decision making. We assist with asset strategy and selection, business case preparation, concept and feasibility studies, technology evaluation, energy strategies and asset operational excellence.

Purpose: The primary purpose of this role is to drive the growth and expansion of new business opportunities within the industrial automation sector by leveraging cutting-edge digital, technology, and autonomous solutions. The consultant will play a pivotal role in identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining operations. This is a full-time hybrid position based at a Worley office location in Canada: Alberta, Ontario, or British Columbia.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Strong self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset and motivated.
• Practical consulting experience - including scoping, selling, and delivery.
• Work with Worley offices to share work and integrate staff on projects for a blended execution team.
• Project experience including coordinating interfaces with engineering partners, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and project management as well as technical disciplines including process, civil, structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical.
• Desire to expand role and be adaptable to client's needs.
• Assists, and later, leads the preparation of proposals, execution plans and budgets.
• Project experience working on all engineering phases within a project from concept through design and engineering, construction support, and commissioning/validation and handover.
• Project experience in the development and commissioning of complex automation projects.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, produce concise reports and presentations appropriate for all levels.
• Takes ownership for project success: delivery of target quality, cost management and customer satisfaction.
• Proactively builds a knowledge base of tools and methodologies to drive productivity and growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Travel as required for various field programs - can be 25-50% depending on project phase and assignment.

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience

• Significant experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry.
• Experience in the following sectors a plus: Mining, LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, and nuclear industries.
• Specific front end engineering experience developing project scope, control system philosophy, systems architecture, process safety studies, SIL determination, P&ID development and building TIC estimates a must.
• Detailed design experience should include:
  • Selection, specification and procurement of field instrumentation.
  • Selection, specification and procurement of BPCS/SIS systems.
  • Experience with design deliverables such as instrument and IO indexes, written specifications, cause and effect diagrams, PLC / DCS / SIS Systems networking and architecture, binary logic diagrams, instrument datasheets, FAT & SAT protocols, proof test protocols, construction scope of works and project execution plans and schedules.
  • Experience with operational technology (OT), specifically in areas such as network switch configuration, firewall setup, and machine configuration. Hands-on involvement with configuring and optimizing network switches to ensure seamless communication across devices, as well as implementing robust firewall policies to maintain network security and integrity.
• Proven experience delivering SCADA systems for pipeline or midstream oil and gas facilities including heater stations, meter stations, compressor stations, and import/export terminals.
  • Demonstrated experience with control and automation specifications, SOW development, RFQs, and technical bid evaluations in owner or consultant roles.
  • Provide technical leadership on safety-related automation systems, including interfaces between SCADA, Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Fire & Gas (FGS)
  • Experience supporting or integrating Operator Training Systems (OTS) or dynamic simulation environments for operator training and operational readiness.
• Experience working in the field with specific support for construction management, FAT and SAT, installation qualification, commissioning and handover.
• Systems experience should include major systems vendors such as Honeywell, Emerson, Triconex, Foxboro, Siemens, Rockwell.
• Experience in the full lifecycle of automation development, from planning, development, testing, commissioning and operations.
• Access Control System experience a plus.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation Computer Systems). Must be eligible to obtain a P.Eng. license where the role is based.
• P.Eng. license preferred.

Additional Information

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is CAD$166,832 to $245,341.

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.

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We are committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.