Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer responsible for electrical designs in mining projects. Joining the Minerals & Metals team in Trail, BC office with hybrid working.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeTrail • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$105,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and develop Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EIC) designs for the detailed engineering phases of the project.
Select appropriate components for control systems, communication systems and fire detection/alarm systems, and select appropriate cables and panels to complete designs.
Prepare instrument, valve and control system procurement packages, including the development and/or review of specifications, datasheets and calculations, work with vendors and review vendor documentation.
Review and/or develop deliverables that will include control system architecture and block diagrams, communication network drawings, PLC and DCS panel drawings, instrument loop diagrams, junction box wiring diagrams, fire alarm system risers and layouts, instrument indexes, I/O lists, and any others required to complete projects.
Select appropriate instruments and valves for process measurement and control.
Assist in the creation and update of piping and instrument diagrams and control narratives.
Review and/or develop electrical designs including but not limited to schematic and wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, cable tray, lighting, equipment layouts, heat tracing, electrical lists, power quality and protection studies, and calculations to support designs.
Obtain measurements and collect data at job sites as required.
Prepare equipment procurement packages, including the development and/or review of specifications and datasheets, evaluate technical bids, meet with vendors and review vendor documentation.
Assist in the preparation of construction contracts including development of EIC installation specifications and scope of work.
Participate in the development of scope, budgets, and schedules.
Coordinate the project’s EIC team by managing design work packages, deadlines and budget.
Provide regular reporting to management and client regarding the EIC team progress and performance with respect to scope, schedule and budget.
Ensure quality by monitoring that team’s deliverables meet client and company standards.
Work and communicate effectively within a team of I&C engineers and designers, as well as interface with other engineering disciplines, project management team, clients and vendors.
Check the design work of others and provide technical feedback.
Mentor junior staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Electrical Engineering (BSc) degree with specializations or experience in instrumentation and controls.
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in the province of British Columbia or have the ability to transfer Canadian PEng from another province.
Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, preferably in supporting consulting projects for mining, metallurgical or similar process industries.
Class 5 driver’s license.
Willingness to travel to client sites.
Knowledge and experience in construction.
Knowledge of CSA and IEEE standards including the Canadian Electrical Code.
Experience as a project discipline lead overseeing a team of technical professionals and managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and design of electrical projects.
Everyday use of Navisworks, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Team player, but also able to work independently and take responsibility.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Minerals and Metals sector.
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical EngineeringInstrumentation and ControlsControl Systems DesignSchematic DiagramsWiring DiagramsPLC ProgrammingDCS ProgrammingPiping and Instrument DiagramsProcurement SpecificationsTechnical Bid Evaluation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationProject ManagementMentoringCommunicationQuality AssuranceLeadershipProblem SolvingTime ManagementClient InteractionTechnical Feedback

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.Eng)Class 5 Driver's License