Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Jobtailor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Calgary seeks an experienced Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead and coordinate projects across greenfield and brownfield oil and gas facilities. You will develop P&IDs, control philosophies, and instrument specifications in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Requires eight+ years in I&C engineering, strong knowledge of API/ISA standards, SPI/Intools, HAZOP/LOPA/SIL studies, and proven project management skills. Registration with APEGA is desirable.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degreed engineer with relevant instrumentation focus.
• Experience with API/ISA standards and project documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of projects across Studies through Detailed Design/Execution.
• Develop and review P&ID, control philosophies, and instrument specifications.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Support HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL studies and reviews.
• Prepare and review instrument loop diagrams and control system wiring drawings.
• Maintain communication with vendors and project stakeholders.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls engineering

API, ASME, CSA, ISA Standards

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/Intool

Education

Diploma in Instrumentation Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Registration with APEGA (Eligibility)

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/Intools)

Industrial Communication Networks

Fiber Optic Systems

Job description

• Coordinate the execution of a variety of projects within Wood’s Projects Canada business
• Support greenfield and brownfield projects across Studies, DBM, FEED, and Detailed Design/Execution phases
• Ensure compliance with engineering procedures, company standards, and quality control requirements
• Interface and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, and suppliers
• Provide technical input for P&ID development and review
• Specify, select, and size field instrumentation, control valves, on/off valves, relief valves, and associated control devices
• Prepare and review Control Philosophies, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Control System Architectures
• Apply knowledge of industrial communication networks and fiber optic systems
• Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL studies and reviews
• Prepare and review instrument loop diagrams, system cabinet designs, and control-system wiring drawings
• Review project documentation for scope alignment, technical accuracy, completeness, and presentation quality
• Prepare Material Requisitions, Technical Bid Evaluations, and equipment award recommendations
• Prepare and review Instrument Indexes, I/O Lists, I/O Assignments, and Load Lists
• Maintain regular communication with vendors, clients, and internal project stakeholders
• Provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests

Requirements

• Diploma in Instrumentation Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum eight years of industry experience in Instrumentation & Controls engineering
• Strong understanding of API, ASME, CSA, and ISA codes, standards, and directives
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry (desirable)
• Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/Intools) (desirable)
• Registration with, or eligibility for registration through, APEGA (desirable)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Instrumentation & Controls engineering, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and effective project coordination. Proficient in technical documentation and communication within multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
• API, ASME, CSA, ISA Standards
• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/Intools)
• HAZOP, LOPA, SIL Studies
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• P&ID Development
• Control Philosophy Preparation
• Field Instrumentation Specification
• Control System Architecture
• Instrument Loop Diagrams
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Material Requisition Preparation
• Control Valve Sizing
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Quality Control Compliance

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Project Prioritization
• Vendor Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Diploma in Instrumentation Technology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Registration with APEGA (Eligibility)

Industry Keywords

• Oil & Gas Industry
• Greenfield Projects
• Brownfield Projects
• Quality Control Requirements
• Engineering Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/Intools)
• Industrial Communication Networks
• Fiber Optic Systems