Senior I&C Engineer – Mining & Heavy Industry Lead

WSP in Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada (2026)

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer to lead instrumentation and control design for mining and heavy industrial facilities across Canada. Based in an Ontario office, you will influence project outcomes from concept through commissioning, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient processes.

You will apply advanced automation and digitalization, mentor junior staff, and drive quality reviews while guiding projects from concept to operational optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Electrical/Instrumentation engineering.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility in Canada.
• At least 12 years of electrical design experience in heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience delivering instrumentation and controls engineering in mining or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of 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 integrated project solutions.
• Drive innovation with 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 optimization.
• Engage with clients to understand operational needs and deliver high-value engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical design

P.Eng.

PLC/DCS/SCADA

Mining/heavy industry

Mentoring

Safety standards

Control narratives & P&IDs

Commissioning support

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation Eng

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer to lead instrumentation and control design for mining and heavy industrial facilities across Canada. Based in an Ontario office, you will influence project outcomes from concept through commissioning, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient processes.

You will apply advanced automation and digitalization, mentor junior staff, and drive quality reviews while guiding projects from concept to operational optimization.