Senior Instrumentation Technologist/Engineer

Cornerstone Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Engineering Ltd. is seeking a senior Instrumentation Engineer to lead and oversee instrumentation engineering activities across projects in Canada.

You will provide technical leadership, develop specs and drawings for control systems, and mentor junior technologists to ensure high-quality deliverables. The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on reliable, efficient instrumentation designs and adherence to industry standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in instrumentation engineering activities as described.
• Bachelor of Engineering or Technologist Diploma in Instrumentation; Journeyman ticket considered.
• PE license in Canada is an asset.
• Field experience is advantageous.
• Strong time-management, organization and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to receive feedback.
• Ability to work in a team and manage conflicts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee instrumentation engineering activities for projects with technical leadership.
• Mentor junior technologists to support professional development and deliverables.
• Develop and review instrumentation design specs, drawings, and schematics for control systems and field devices.
• Participate in selection, specification and procurement of instrumentation devices.
• Utilize advanced tools to analyze, simulate, and optimize designs for reliability and efficiency.
• Coordinate with project managers to develop plans, schedules and budgets and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of instrumentation designs.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations, and project communications.
• Review contractor designs and provide support during construction and commissioning.
• Stay current with industry trends and seek growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Instrumentation design

Project management

Mentoring

Vendor interface

HAZOP

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Technologist Diploma in Instrumentation

Journeyman Technician ticket

Job description

• Lead and oversee instrumentation engineering technology activities for the projects, providing specialized expertise and technical leadership to project teams.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior engineering technologists, sharing knowledge and best practices to support their professional development and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Develop and review instrumentation design specs, drawings, and schematics for project components such as control systems, instrumentation loops, field devices, and safety systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Participate in the selection, specification, and procurement of instrumentation devices, considering factors such as performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Utilize advanced tools and software to conduct detailed analyses, simulations, and studies to optimize instrumentation designs, enhance system reliability, and improve process efficiency, considering project constraints and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to develop project plans, schedules and budgets and monitor progress against recognised targets, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, designers, and other stakeholders to integrate instrumentation designs with overall project objectives and ensure seamless integration with other project components.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and proposals, and participate in meetings and discussions to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations effectively.
• Review and approve contractor and subcontractor designs, drawings, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to project specifications and standards, and providing technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in instrumentation and seek opportunities for professional development and growth in the field.
• Support construction, installation, and commissioning activities by providing technical assistance, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with instrumentation design specifications and safety standards.

Specific Tasks:

• Provide input to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), including instrument tagging and symbology.
• Review instrument installations in 3D models and on instrument location drawings.
• Complete instrument sizing calculations and selection.
• Interface with instrumentation vendors.
• Perform quality assurance reviews for all types of instrumentation deliverables.
• Prepare and review shutdown key and cause and effect diagrams.
• Assist with preparation and review of control narrative documents.
• Participate in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) sessions.
• Assist with construction documents and engineered work packages.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in related activities as described above. Pertinent post‑secondary school experience will be considered for applicants.
• Bachelor of Engineering or Technologist Diploma in Instrumentation. Journeyman Technician ticket with applicable schooling and experience will be considered.
• Professional Engineering Licence in Canada is an asset.
• Field experience is an asset.
• Must be effective at time management, and efficient with organization, prioritizing and planning.
• Must demonstrate verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to receive and apply constructive feedback.
• Possessing adaptability is a must, this role can require self‑management, optimism and calmness to be qualified.
• Being able to work in a team setting is crucial to this role, must be comfortable with conflict management/ and resolution, collaboration and coordination.
• Candidate must have a strong work ethic, be responsible, dependable and professional at all times.