Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Hatch Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Calgary is seeking a highly skilled Senior Controls, Automation and Electrical Engineer to join the Project Delivery Group.

You will lead on-site commissioning activities and, for larger projects, oversee electrical engineering deliverables, with a focus on safety and quality. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years of project engineering experience including 2–3 years of commissioning, and professional engineering licensure with PEO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years project engineering experience, incl. 2–3 years commissioning.
• Experience in electrical design/consultancy in large projects.
• Professional Engineer licensure with PEO.
• Hands-on site experience and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• PLC/DCS programming experience (Rockwell preferred; DeltaV/ABB assets).
• Familiarity with 3D data-centric design systems (Smart Plant, CAD tools).

Responsibilities

• Independently execute commissioning activities on site.
• Take ownership of project tasks to ensure timely completion with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues; collaborate with client and contractors.
• Guide and supervise others, including contractor staff; perform FAT and SAT.
• Prepare technical documentation and manage progress of engineering work.
• Review drawings for conformity with engineering designs; monitor fabrication and construction.
• Prepare monthly progress reports and update on work packages.
• Perform programming of control systems and develop Functional Control Specifications.

Skills

Project engineering

Commissioning

Hands-on site experience

Independent worker

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Team collaboration

PLC/DCS programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

DeltaV

ABB DCS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Smart Plant Electrical

Smart Plant Instrumentation

Job description

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Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Date: Jul 24, 2026

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:99312

Job Category:Engineering

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivatedSr. Control, Automation and Electrical Engineer to join our team in Calgary. This role is part of our Project Delivery Group, which helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems.

TheSr. Control, Automation and Electrical Engineerwill report to the Project Manager on small projects and for larger projects, to the Control, Automation and Electrical Lead Engineer. This role will have two distinct functions: 1) on-site commissioning engineer, and 2) office-based as seniorSr. Control, Automation and Electrical Engineer

About the Role:

On-Site:

• Independently execute all commission activities.
• Take ownership of project tasks to ensure timely completion, and work with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with client and contractors.
• Guide the work of others, including contractor staff.
• Perform factory acceptance testing and site acceptance testing.

Office-Based:

• Assist with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule.
• Prepare, subject to the approval of the Control, Automation and Electrical Lead Engineer, technical documentation required for the execution of the project,
• Manage and coordinate the progress of the engineering work in accordance with the project scope, schedule and procedures.
• Review shop drawings to ensure conformity with engineering designs.
• Following the award of contracts and purchase orders as instructed, monitor the fabrication and construction work to ensure that it is executed in accordance with the engineering designs.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
• Implementing corrective action as required.
• Review the outcome of quality audits of engineering work and perform remedial work in accordance with the project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
• Check of documentation and interdisciplinary coordination is implemented in accordance with project procedures.
• Prepare draft monthly engineering progress reports for incorporation into the engineering monthly report.
• On a monthly basis, provide an update of the progress of the engineering work packages.
• CompileFunctional Control Specifications; perform programming of control systems

About you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University.
• 10+ years project engineering experience, which must include 2-3 years commissioning experience.
• Experience in electrical design/consultancy ideally within a similar large engineering or multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Registered as a professional engineer with PEO(Professional Engineers Ontario).
• Demonstrated “hands‑on” site experience and able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and resolve issues.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
• PLC/DCS programming experience (Rockwell - preferred, DeltaV and ABB would be an asset).
• Sound knowledge of 3D data-centric design systems.
• Knowledge and experience with data‑centric design systems, e.g. Smart Plant Electrical, Smart Plant Instrumentation.
• Recent AutoCAD and MicroStation experience.
• Ability to delegate tasks and effectively supervise others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.