Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Power Projects

Kiewit; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit’s Power Engineering Group in Calgary is seeking mid to senior level Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to join our growing team. You will provide I&C technical expertise for the execution and evaluation of power project designs, collaborating with internal teams, external engineers, construction partners, and clients.

The role offers opportunities for technical leadership, mentoring, and ownership across design, construction, and commissioning phases, with flexible work options and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering is required.
• CEAB accreditation is preferred.
• P. Eng designation is highly preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5+ years of Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience, preferably in power generation, EPC, or industrial environments.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the power generation market.
• Experience with SCADA, DCS and PLC systems is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with control system programming concepts.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience mentoring peers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead on small projects or a key contributor on larger projects.
• Perform design tasks including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Apply engineering standards, codes, and Kiewit practices to project work.
• Support SCADA/DCS/PLC system design and implementation.
• Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Review vendor submittals and shop drawings; support issue resolution.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams, vendors, and construction partners.
• Support equipment selection, bid evaluations, and procurement activities.
• Participate in construction and commissioning support.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
• Lead I&C design on complex or multiple projects.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee all I&C deliverables.
• Lead SCADA/DCS/PLC system architecture and design strategy.
• Own quality, compliance, and consistency of engineering deliverables.
• Lead proposals, cost estimates, and client-facing technical discussions.
• Direct feasibility, planning, and cost studies, making client recommendations.
• Oversee and approve design documents, specifications, and vendor submittals.
• Lead equipment selection, bid evaluations, and contract recommendations.
• Serve as primary I&C interface with clients, vendors, and construction teams.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide high-level troubleshooting.
• Mentor, coach, and direct mid-level and junior engineers.
• Drive innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring peers

Communication skills

Control programming concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering

CEAB accredited

P. Eng designation preferred

5+ years Instrumentation & Controls engineering experience

3+ years power generation market experience

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLC

Job description

Kiewit’s Power Engineering Group in Calgary is seeking mid to senior level Instrumentation & Controls Engineers to join our growing team. You will provide I&C technical expertise for the execution and evaluation of power project designs, collaborating with internal teams, external engineers, construction partners, and clients.

The role offers opportunities for technical leadership, mentoring, and ownership across design, construction, and commissioning phases, with flexible work options and