Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer – Oil, Gas & Chemical (Calgary, AB)

Burns & McDonnell; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company as a Staff Instrument & Controls Engineer in Calgary. This role offers the chance to work on exciting EPC projects across the Oil, Gas & Chemical sectors, contributing to the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems. You will collaborate with multi-disciplined teams, develop essential engineering deliverables, and engage in both independent and team-oriented tasks. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a significant impact in the industry, this position is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required, with 3 years of related experience.
• EIT Certification preferred; strong analytical and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation design deliverables and perform technical quality reviews.
• Interface with suppliers and support construction and commissioning activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

MS-Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell Canada is seeking to hire a Staff Instrument & Controls engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Calgary, AB. The Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities.

As a Staff Instrument & Controls (I&C) Engineer, you will work on minor and major scale EPC projects and serve mid-stream, refining, chemical, and renewable industries.

Our Staff I&C Engineers work with multi-disciplined engineering and design teams to perform detail engineering, including front-end planning work, develop I&C quantities and cost estimation, conduct conceptual studies, perform technical quality reviews, attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and support construction & commissioning activities. This position provides an opportunity to work underneath an I&C lead and to work independently on smaller projects or standalone activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop instrumentation design deliverables, including Instrument Index, Instrument Installation Details, Instrument Location Plans, Wiring Diagrams, and Loop Diagrams.
• Knowledge of process measurements such as temperature, pressure, flow, level, analyzers, and control valves. Familiar with various software and technologies for selecting appropriate instruments.
• Perform preliminary sizing calculations for instruments such as orifice plates, controls valves, relief valves, and thermowells.
• Prepare instruments data sheet and specifications, instrument inquiry/bid packages, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Develop controls design deliverables, including I/O list, Process Control Narratives, Graphic Sketches, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Alarm Rationalization, and manage third party control system suppliers to comply with the control system design requirements, including participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Prepare control systems (DCS and/or PLC) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Data Sheets.
• Conduct review of instrument and control systems vendor drawings and data. Interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, and detailers/designers.
• Participate in the development of P&ID's and equipment/construction subcontract package specifications.
• Work with Burns & McDonnell regional offices - I&C teams and other disciplines to produce I&C engineering and design deliverables.
• Work with clients and vendors for information required to complete engineering design deliverables on schedule and building long working relationships.
• Interface and support construction personnel directly from the office and support construction and pre-commissioning activities in the field, as required.
• Work with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI) and other smart tools to produce engineering and design deliverables.
• Able to support construction and startup & commissioning activities in the field, as required.
• Responsible for applying knowledge of commonly used I&C design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures, within the engineering services industry.
• Responsible for compliance with company and project site safety policies.
• Provide leadership and guidance for less experienced engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering from an accredited program required.
• 3 years related experience. Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Must be willing and able to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

Primary Location: CA-AB-Calgary

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250408

Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-DS #CAN