Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Tetra Tech; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior/Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer based in Vancouver, BC. This role involves leading teams in instrumentation projects, ensuring safety standards, and collaborating with clients across various industries. Candidates must demonstrate extensive experience and a strong engineering background, including a P.Eng. designation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits on day one

Flexible work environment

Commitment to work/life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in BC or AB.
• Experience in heavy industry and knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering instrumentation and controls construction work packages.
• Develop specifications for electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Coordinate activities with Project Managers and Engineering Leads.

Skills

Instrumentation Design

Control System Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

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If you are a current Tetra Tech employee, please apply for career opportunities at the internal jobs website .

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior/Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to our Instrumentation & Controls team based in Vancouver, BC .

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Our office specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:

• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Pipelines and Refineries
• Mining and Mineral Processing
• Water Treatment

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 per annum. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to:education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Lead a team in the delivery of Instrument and Controls related construction work packages.
• Collect field information, identify scope of work, prepare engineering reports in accordance with phase gate approach.
• Develop electrical and instrumentation equipment specifications, control strategies, P&IDs, control system specifications, termination diagrams, instrument installation drawings, cable schedules, block diagrams, material take-offs.
• Design, specify and integrate complete automation systems including flow computers, PLC, HMI, DCS, SIS, and communication networks.
• Participate in control panel design and generation of bill of materials, cabling, PLC and HMI programming, and commissioning planning for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Perform HAT, FAT, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, operator and maintenance staff training.
• Participate in PHA, HAZOP, and design review meetings.
• Work independently on Instrumentation & Controls design as an integrated member of an interdisciplinary design team.
• Project scheduling as well as in the development of instrumentation and controls estimates.
• Coordinate activities with Project Managers and Engineering Leads of all disciplines.
• Communicate with clients for project coordination and business development.
• Review deliverables prepared by team members in adherence with our Quality Assurance program.
• Act as Responsible Member for engineering design.
• Travel - Ranges from occasional (one day trips) to frequent (two to three days trips), with travel time often concentrated in bunches.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Instrumentation, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience as an instrumentation and controls engineer in heavy industry is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing in BC or AB is required.
• Experience with instrumentation design in industrial process environment is required.
• Experience with control system (PLC/DCS/SCADA) design is required.
• Work experience in the Pulp & Paper, Oil Refining, Oil Sands, Gas, Power Generation, Mining, or Water Treatment is required.
• Experience with industrial network design and implementation.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA and ISA standards.
• PLC/DCS Programming experience using industry standard software packages (Studio5000/Tricon/Modicon/DeltaV/Experion is preferred). Experience in HMI development. Hardware/software troubleshooting skills.
• Formal training from control system vendor or industry software tools considered an asset.
• Exida / TUV certification and work experience in Functional Safety Systems design considered an asset.
• Experience designing Burner Management and Combustion Control Systems considered an asset.
• Proficiency with engineering software and engineering database programs (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, InTools/Smart Plant Instrumentation, etc.).
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills required for internal team interfaces and client liaison.
• Ability to adapt to new projects and quickly understand the defined scope.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. Work remote and at our great office location, right in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 30,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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