Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer- Water

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 128,600 - 192,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Wellness program

RRSP / group retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior-level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer who will deliver control systems design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, and integration for water and wastewater projects.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams, review drawings and specifications, and support site commissioning. A B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering and 15 years of I&C experience are required; P.Eng. or eligibility within 18 months is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 15 years of instrumentation and controls experience.
• P.Eng. or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services to public and private sector clients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform control systems engineering, process control planning, automation designs, construction support, and studies for water/wastewater plants.
• Plan, design, program, and upgrade PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Coordinate I&C deliverables with process, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Review submittals, participate in site inspections, support commissioning and startup.
• Assist marketing with project pursuit strategies and materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

P.Eng. eligibility

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA design

HMI design

Job description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. As they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Opportunity

Stantec is one of the top engineering and consulting firms supporting the Water Industry. We are seeking a Senior‑level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer who is passionate about helping clients, colleagues, and communities thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical services to public and private‑sector clients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Perform control systems engineering, process control strategy planning, automation designs, construction support services, and planning studies with detailed analyses for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Plan, design, program, and upgrade PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Support multi‑disciplinary teams with engineering design projects and studies.
• Develop construction documents (drawings, specifications, and schedules) including P&ID’s, network communication architecture diagrams, control panel details, CCTV and access control system drawings, point‑to‑point wiring diagrams, and instrument installation details.
• Prepare technical specifications, instrument datasheets, and detailed control strategies/narratives.
• Senior review and evaluation of electrical schematic diagrams and plans, mechanical specifications, process flow diagrams, and design criteria.
• Coordinate I&C deliverables with process, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Review contractor and supplier submittals, participate in construction site inspections, support commissioning, start‑up, performance testing, and system troubleshooting.
• Assist marketing team with project pursuit strategies, presentation material development, and participation.
• Work safely following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in-person).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey I&C needs to project managers, clients, and to formulate comprehensive plans and specifications.
• Ability to mentor junior to intermediate staff and work with remotely located project team members.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 15 years of experience in instrumentation and controls.
• Professional Engineering registration (P.Eng.) or the ability to obtain registration within 18 months of hire.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland, BC – Min Salary $128,600 – Max Salary $192,900
• Location in Lower Mainland, BC – Min Salary $136,300 – Max Salary $204,500

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Final compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Part‑time compensation is prorated.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to health, dental, vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees have access to a group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. Benefits for union positions are governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

Canada | AB | Calgary

Other Locations

Canada | ON | Ottawa

Organization

BC‑1269 Water‑CA Delivery

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

21/01/2026 06:01:24

Req ID

1002699