Instrumentation and Process Automation Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Québec • 🇨🇦 Canada
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Act as the technical reference/lead for automation projects, in collaboration with internal teams and clients.
- Participate in the design of control architecture (DCS, PLC, SCADA) and in the selection of instrumentation equipment.
- Prepare cable schedules and contribute to DCS or PLC I/O lists.
- Contribute to updating P&IDs and data related to instrumentation and control.
- Attend client meetings to define instrumentation and control needs and installation requirements.
- Draft standard specifications for valves and instruments, prepare datasheets, and perform technical evaluations of bids/submissions.
- Design and prepare plans and specifications for tender packages.
- Contribute to the development of motor schematic and interconnection standards.
- Contribute to the development of functional descriptions.
- Supervise field work and factory acceptance tests (FAT), as well as commissioning activities.
- Provide technical supervision and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
- Participate in technical reviews and deliverable audits.
- Maintain close relationships with clients and contribute to client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Automated Production/Industrial Automation.
- Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in industrial, mining, food processing or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Knowledge of automation platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider).
- Familiarity with ISA standards, machine safety, and regulated environments.
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Bilingual (French/English).
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on diverse, large-scale projects both internally and externally.
- A stimulating workplace that values work–life balance.
- Access to a wide range of training opportunities focused on personal development and interests.
- Competitive salary, flexible benefits, an employee share ownership plan, and a defined-contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
automation projectscontrol architectureDCSPLCSCADAcable schedulesP&IDstechnical evaluationsmotor schematicfunctional descriptions
Soft skills
communicationleadershipteamworktechnical supervisionmentorshipclient satisfaction
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringOrdre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)Class 5 driver’s license