Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

HOCS Projects; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym facilities

Free parking

Opportunities for leadership

Job summary

HOCS Projects in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to lead discipline execution on complex industrial projects. This senior role focuses on providing technical authority and mentorship while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met in all deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of relevant experience and a strong background in instrumentation and controls, capable of managing multispectral project scopes. Enjoy on-site amenities along with a significant leadership role in a growing engineering organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive instrumentation and controls engineering experience within an industrial consulting engineering environment.
• Strong experience leading instrumentation and controls scope on multidisciplinary industrial projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C Discipline and act as Engineer of Record for deliverables.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of I&C design from concept to construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage I&C engineering resources.

Skills

Instrumentation and Controls Engineering

Engineering Decision Making

Vendor Documentation Review

Project Management

Mentoring and Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us

At HOCS Projects, we are an engineering-driven organization delivering high-quality, predictable execution for complex industrial projects across the energy sector. Our team is built on technical excellence, accountability, and a collaborative culture where experienced professionals are empowered to lead. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to provide technical authority, discipline leadership, and Engineer-of-Record accountability on industrial projects. This is a senior-level role for an individual who thrives on ownership, technical rigor, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. If you are motivated by delivering technically sound, constructible, and compliant designs – and want to play a key role in shaping project outcomes – we would like to speak with you.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the I&C Discipline Lead and technical authority on assigned projects.
• Act as Engineer of Record, taking professional responsibility for I&C deliverables.
• Lead the full lifecycle of instrumentation and controls design from concept development through detailed engineering and construction support.
• Oversee instrument data sheet development, instrumentation selection, and control system architecture definition.
• Specify and review control system hardware and software configurations (PLC/DCS/SCADA/ESD/BMS environments).
• Review and approve key deliverables including schematics, loop drawings, control narratives, cause & effect matrices, and construction work packages.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable municipal, provincial, federal, industry codes, and client standards.
• Define project scope, support proposal preparation, and provide discipline input to cost estimates and execution plans.
• Allocate and manage I&C engineering resources to meet budget and schedule commitments. New bullet….Interface regularly with clients to ensure I&C engineering design alignment and to maintain a continued collaborative work approach.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, and process disciplines to ensure integrated design execution.
• Mentor and technically guide junior engineers and technologists, elevating overall discipline capability within the organization.
• Provide technical support during procurement, vendor review, and construction phases.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Credentials: Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with APEGA and eligible to stamp as Engineer of Record.
• Experience: 12+ years of progressive instrumentation and controls engineering experience within an industrial consulting engineering environment (oil & gas experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience leading I&C scope on multidisciplinary industrial projects.
• Strong background in industrial instrumentation, control systems, hardware specification, and system integration.
• Experience reviewing and approving vendor documentation.
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (InTools) experience considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant engineering software tools.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Who You Are

• A technical leader who takes ownership and accountability for results.
• Confident making engineering decisions and defending technical positions.
• Detail-oriented and committed to high standards of quality and compliance.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple concurrent priorities.
• A collaborative professional who builds trust with clients and internal teams.
• Committed to mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Why Work With Us?

At HOCS Projects, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead discipline execution on meaningful industrial projects.
• Work within a high-performance team that values technical rigor and accountability.
• Influence project outcomes and mentor developing professionals.
• Enjoy on-site amenities including a fully equipped gym and free parking.
• Build a long-term leadership role within a growing engineering organization.

If you are ready to take ownership of the instrumentation and controls discipline within a performance-driven environment, we invite you to apply.