Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

Carbon Upcycling Technologies; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Upcycling Technologies in Calgary is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to lead design, automation, and startup of complex industrial facilities. Hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility.

The role requires 12+ years in instrumentation, control and automation, with strong leadership coordinating EPCM contractors and owner teams, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in instrumentation, control and automation systems.
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Proven track record coordinating EPCM contractors, suppliers, and owner teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and review LV and MV electrical distribution systems.
• Develop SLDs, load lists, cable schedules, and power studies.
• Lead commissioning, FAT/SAT, and startup activities.
• Support control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI) and alarm management.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation

Automation

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DCS

HMI

VFDs

Job description

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to join our Carbon Upcycling Project Delivery team. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the design, engineering, automation, electrical systems, instrumentation, construction support, commissioning, and startup of industrial facilities.

This is a Hybrid Role.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering

Design and review LV and MV electrical distribution systems.

Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), load lists, cable schedules, and power system studies.

Specify and evaluate transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, UPS systems, motors, and protection systems.

Participate in electrical equipment FAT, SAT, testing, and commissioning.

Review grounding, bonding, and lightning protection systems.

Ensure compliance with CSA, IEC, IEEE, CEC/NEC, NFPA, and applicable industry standards.

Instrumentation Engineering

Develop specifications and datasheets for pressure, temperature, flow, level, analytical, and vibration instruments.

Prepare and review instrument indexes, I/O lists, loop drawings, hook-up diagrams, and cable schedules.

Support instrument selection, installation, calibration, and troubleshooting activities.

Review control valve sizing, actuator selection, and process measurement applications.

Automation & Control Systems

Design, review, and commission PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems.

Develop and review control philosophies, interlocks, permissives, alarm management, and shutdown systems.

Support industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, and fiber optic systems.

Troubleshoot automation, networking, and control system issues.

Project & Construction Support

Prepare engineering deliverables, technical specifications, calculations, and procurement packages.

Conduct technical bid evaluations and vendor document reviews.

Support construction activities, field engineering, RFIs, inspections, and contractor coordination.

Participate in project planning, risk assessment, and multidisciplinary design reviews.

Commissioning & Startup

Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities.

Perform loop checks, functional tests, MCC and VFD commissioning, PLC/SCADA testing, and protection relay verification.

Support plant startup, process optimization, and operational readiness activities.

Develop commissioning procedures, test records, and turnover documentation.

Reliability & Troubleshooting

Investigate electrical and instrumentation failures.

Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.

Support plant reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provide technical expertise during operational issues and shutdowns.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.

Technical Proficiency: 12+ years of experience with instrumentation, control and automation systems, including programming PLCs, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Collaborative Success: Proven track record of working effectively with EPCM contractors, suppliers, union labour, regulatory agencies, and owner’s teams.

Equipment Familiarity: Experience with rotating equipment, material conveying systems, and hydraulic & lubrication systems.

Leadership Skills: Strong project management capabilities, including prioritization, delegation, and driving projects to completion as well as 25% travel flexibility is required for this role.

Carbon Upcycling Technologies drives meaningful progress toward a low-carbon future by transforming CO2 emissions and solid waste into low-carbon cement products. Our mission is to reduce 4 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030, positioning ourselves as a leader in carbon technology and waste circularity.

Joining our fast-paced, high-performance team means working on innovative solutions with real impact, in an environment that fosters growth and ambition. Be part of shaping a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and leadership.