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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

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Wood is recruiting for a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer / Technologist to join its Projects Canada business. This opportunity is hybrid and based in Calgary, Alberta.

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The Role

Wood is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer / Technologist to coordinate the execution of a variety of projects within our Projects Canada business.

The role will support both greenfield and brownfield projects and may involve engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction support activities. Projects span the full project lifecycle, including Studies, Design Basis Memoranda (DBM), Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and Detailed Design/Execution phases.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Projects Canada business delivers engineering, procurement, and project services for major energy and heavy industrial developments across Canada. Our teams execute technically complex projects requiring advanced structural expertise, innovative design solutions, and strict adherence to Canadian building and industry standards.

What we can offer

* Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry.
* Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
* 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.
* Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
* Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
* Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise of professional recruiters for application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

 

* Ensure compliance with engineering procedures, company standards, and quality control requirements.
* Interface and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, and suppliers.
* Provide technical input for P&ID development and review.
* Specify, select, and size field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments, control valves, on/off valves, relief valves, and associated control devices.
* Prepare and review control system deliverables, including Control Philosophies, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Control System Architectures.
* Apply knowledge of industrial communication networks and fiber optic systems.
* Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL studies and reviews.
* Prepare and review instrument loop diagrams, system cabinet designs, and wiring drawings for control systems.
* Review project documentation for scope alignment, technical accuracy, completeness, and presentation quality.
* Prepare Material Requisitions (MRs), Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs), and equipment award recommendations for instrumentation and control systems.
* Support the development of Control Narratives and Cause & Effect Diagrams.
* Prepare and review instrument deliverables, including Instrument Indexes, I/O Lists, I/O Assignments, and Load Lists.
* Apply knowledge of industrial communication and network systems.
* Maintain regular communication with vendors, clients, and internal project stakeholders.
* Provide technical support during Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented professionals to consider joining our team. Even if you do not meet every requirement below, we encourage you to apply if your expertise aligns with this role.

Expected:

* Diploma in Instrumentation Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
* Minimum eight years of industry experience in Instrumentation & Controls engineering.
* Strong understanding of API, ASME, CSA, and ISA codes, standards, and directives.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable:

* Experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
* Experience using SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/Intools).
* Registration with, or eligibility for registration through, APEGA.

How we rate this

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer at Wood rates 39 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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