Senior Instrumentation and Control Engineer

GHD

  • Waterloo, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Category: EngineeringJob Description:There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.Who are we looking for?We are seeking a Senior Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team in Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex municipal and industrial infrastructure projects that improve lives and communities across the province and beyond.GHD is a global leader in delivering automation, control systems, and integration solutions for industrial, municipal, and renewable energy projects. Our teams drive innovation and excellence to improve infrastructure and communities across North America and beyond.In an ever-changing world, creativity and innovation are required to stay ahead.We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Responsibilities
  • Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
  • Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users' needs.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Manage technical troubleshooting projects, ensuring effective diagnosis of technical issues with equipment and experiments and the development of effective solutions.
  • Research: Achieve specific goals for a designated part of a research program. Involves working within established research systems.
  • Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
  • Testing: Develop product specifications and design test procedures and standards.
  • Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
  • Engineering Drawings: Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
  • Equipment Installation: Lead major equipment rebuilds; guide planned installation of complex systems.
  • Process Design Engineering: Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
  • Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
  • Installation Monitoring and Control: Operate highly complex installation systems, devices, machinery and complete standard engineering assignments, solving problems by selecting appropriate engineering techniques and making relevant design recommendations.
  • Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Level
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) is Mandatory.
Experience
  • General Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering, ideally in municipal water/wastewater and industrial projects. (Mandatory)
  • Managerial Experience: Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues
  • Proven experience delivering projects for Ontario municipalities such as City of Toronto, York Region, and Halton Region.
  • Strong technical knowledge in:
  • P&IDs and control systems design
  • Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus, etc.)
  • Fieldbus architecture and instrumentation communications
  • Process and building automation systems
  • PLC/HMI/SCADA systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson)
  • Control panel layout and fabrication
  • Security, access control, CCTV, and facility monitoring systems
  • Familiarity with Canadian and North American codes and standards.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate deliverables, timelines, and technical quality within multidisciplinary project teams.
Assets (Nice-to-Haves):
  • Experience with programming (IEC 61131-3: Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text), Ignition, Wonderware, or GE iFIX.
  • Exposure to OT/IT network infrastructure, wireless/cellular solutions, and cybersecurity practices.
  • Involvement in HAZOP studies or Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
  • Familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Project experience in transportation infrastructure, social infrastructure, RNG/biogas facilities, and food processing facilities.
Why Join Us:
  • Contribute to community-focused infrastructure projects with real impact.
  • Collaborate with a diverse, skilled, and supportive team of professionals.
  • Access mentorship, professional development, and global career growth opportunities.
  • Work in an inclusive, forward-thinking organization that values innovation, sustainability, and teamwork.
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions, and help you create a lasting impact.See where your commitment could take you with GHD.As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.#LI-MC1

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