Principal Process Automation & Controls Engineer

Worley; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Consulting seeks an experienced automation engineer to drive execution of complex automation projects within the Autonomous and Automation Americas team. You will lead control systems initiatives across mining, LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas sectors, coordinating with partners and field teams in North America.

Based in Houston, Calgary, or Edmonton, this full‑time hybrid role requires 10–12+ years of leadership in PLC/DCS projects, hands‑on programming, and strong communication to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Computer Systems, Chemical).
• P.E. license is a plus.
• 10–12+ years leading control systems projects and managing a team.
• Programming and configuring PLC and DCS platforms (Rockwell, Honeywell, Triconex).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• EPC experience is an asset.
• Experience in mining, LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or nuclear industries.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of automation engineering projects within the Autonomous and Automation Americas team.
• Coordinate interfaces with engineering partners, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and other disciplines.
• Lead preparation of proposals, execution plans and budgets.
• Perform field work including FAT/SAT, installation qualification, commissioning and handover to operations.
• Program and configure PLC and DCS platforms, leading project teams.

Skills

Control systems leadership

PLC / DCS programming

Team leadership / project management

Communication skills

Field engineering support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

Rockwell

Honeywell

Triconex

Cleopatra

Job description

About Us

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

Worley Consulting Group

Americas

About Us

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently, secure and safeguard social license, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition.

We evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers’ decision making. We assist with asset strategy and selection, business case preparation, concept and feasibility studies, technology evaluation, energy strategies and asset operational excellence.

We assist with asset strategy and selection, business case preparation, concept and feasibility studies, technology evaluation, energy strategies and asset operational excellence.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to drive execution of automation engineering projects within the Autonomous and Automation Americas team by leveraging cutting‑edge digital, technology, and autonomous solutions across multiple vendor platforms. The consultant will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining, on‑shore or off‑shore operations. This is a full‑time hybrid position based in Houston, Texas, Calgary, or Edmonton Alberta, Canada.

Overall Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities

• Work seamlessly with various Worley offices to share work and integrate staff on projects for a blended execution team.
• Coordinating interfaces with engineering partners, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and project management as well as other technical disciplines including process, civil, structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical.
• Desire to expand role and be adaptable to client's needs.
• Assist, and later, lead the preparation of proposals, execution plans and budgets.
• Working on all engineering phases within a project from concept through detailed design and engineering. Working in the field providing construction support, FAT and SAT, installation qualifications and commissioning/validation/ handover to operations.
• Programming and configuring PLC and DCS platforms while leading a team for project implementation.
• Produce various deliverables such as, but not limited to - control narratives, cause and effect drawings, Boolean logic diagrams, DCS / SIS / PLC functional specifications and procurement, system cabinet drawings, wiring diagrams, system card layout and loading. Also, basic I&C deliverables such as instrument datasheets, instrument index, IO lists, wiring diagrams, system architecture.
• Engineering and commissioning complex automation projects including working in the field with specific support for construction management. In addition to writing and utilizing FAT and SAT protocols, installation qualification, commissioning and handover.
• Take ownership for project success: delivery of target quality, cost management and customer satisfaction.
• Proactively builds a knowledge base of tools and methodologies to drive productivity and growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Travel is required for various field programs up to 25 to 50% depending on project phase and assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation Computer Systems, Chemical).
• P.E. license a plus.
• 10-12+ years’ experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry and managing a team.
• Programming and configuring PLC and DCS platforms; preference for Rockwell, Honeywell and/or Triconex. Hands on experience and leading teams involved in system integration work including DCS and PLC software migrations.
• Strong self-starter and entrepreneurial mindset. Excellent communication skills including ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, producing concise reports and presentations appropriate for all levels.
• EPC Experience is an asset.
• Experience in the full lifecycle of automation development, from planning, development, testing, commissioning and operations.
• Experience in the following sectors a plus: Mining, LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, or nuclear industries.
• Specific front end engineering experience developing project scope, control system philosophy, systems architecture, process safety studies, CHAZOP/HAZOP/LOPA, SIL determination, P&ID development and building TIC estimates a must.
• Experience in developing Total Installed Cost (TIC) estimates for capital projects, including performing material takeoffs and utilizing estimating software tools (Cleopatra preferred). Must have a strong background in compiling material quantities for process automation-intensive projects to produce accurate TIC estimates.

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects locally and internationally.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all U.S. based candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.