Senior I&C Engineer for Mining & Heavy Industry

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior Lead I&C Engineer to drive instrumentation and control systems design for mining and heavy industrial projects across Canada. You will guide control narratives, P&IDs, and loop diagrams, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable facilities.

The role requires 18+ years in electrical design, a related engineering degree, and a Canadian P.Eng. designation or eligibility.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of electrical engineering design experience for heavy industrial facilities.
• Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Canada.
• Experience leading and delivering instrumentation and controls engineering within mining or heavy industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and act as the senior technical SME on instrumentation and control systems for mining and heavy industrial facilities.
• Oversee control philosophy, system architecture, and functional specifications for complex process systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams to ensure fully integrated project solutions.
• Drive innovation by applying advanced automation, digitalization, and control technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality reviews for project teams.
• Support project execution through all phases—from concept to commissioning and operational optimization.
• Engage with clients to understand operational needs and deliver tailored, high-value engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards across all deliverables.

Skills

Electrical design experience

P.Eng. designation or eligibility

Instrumentation & controls

PLC, DCS, SCADA

Control Narratives, P&IDs

Mentorship / leadership

Safety systems knowledge

Heavy industrial experience

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation (Canada)

Tools

PLC systems

DCS systems

SCADA platforms

Job description

WSP is seeking a senior Lead I&C Engineer to drive instrumentation and control systems design for mining and heavy industrial projects across Canada. You will guide control narratives, P&IDs, and loop diagrams, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable facilities.

The role requires 18+ years in electrical design, a related engineering degree, and a Canadian P.Eng. designation or eligibility.