Automation Engineer in MARKHAM, Ontario

Automation Engineer – ( 240003NZ )

Description

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there is no end to the scope and significance of your work and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we are problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you will be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that is critical to our clients and our communities. The Oil & Gas industry is changing and we are helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that is working together with the industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world.

Your Opportunity

The role of Instrumentation & Controls Engineer is to work on projects of all sizes as part of multidiscipline project teams. The successful candidate is expected to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer instrumentation and control systems or details for a project. The Automation Engineer will perform a variety of other tasks in their role which may include calculations, quality checking, training and leadership of more junior team members, contribution to proposals, and field work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Engineering support for projects of all sizes and complexity.

• Member of technical team developing instrumentation and controls deliverables including shutdown keys, control narratives, control system architecture; control panel design; instrument datasheets; instrument index; and calculations.

• P&ID development and input.

• Project Leadership role on projects within capability and experience level, from small through mid-sized and or large projects.

• Provide development and guidance to engineers, EITS, and technologists within the discipline team.

• Evaluated, selects, specifies, and engineers the installation and integration all I&C systems or components for a project.

• Engages in the development of designs through verbal and written communication as well as sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

• Familiar with technologies in development of three-dimensional models of instrumentation systems and provides markups for designers.

• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and or external consultants, owners and contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors.

• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis and cost estimating.

• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.

• Leads or works on multiple projects as required.

• Participate in various project review sessions including value-engineering, constructability, and risk reviews.

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

• Assists in the development of new standards, templates, and specifications for the I&C team.

• Participation in HAZOP and various other process hazard assessment, evaluation, and design sessions.

• Field instrumentation commodity specifications and material requisition development.

• Control system equipment specifications and material requisition development.

• Controls configuration specification & scoping for internal or 3rd party programmers.

• Coordination with other disciplines to execute deliverables, project schedule and budget.

• Preparation of construction work packages.

• Project team communication.

• May assist pursuit or project teams with developing and managing estimated project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.

• May lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ontario and Quebec Licensed Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee in the field of I&C.

• Knowledge and application of National Electrical Code and applicable Energy Industry codes and standards.

• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Thorough understanding of engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as technical presentation skills, including strong capability with Microsoft 365 Suite.

• Bilingual in English and French will be a strong asset.

• Time management skills and experience working and leading teams on a schedule driven projects.

• Control system (DCS, PLC, & SCADA) panel design & specification experience.

• Experience in various heavy industrial sections including Oil & Gas, Mining, Power Generation, etc. to be demonstrated and verifiable through references.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering. The ideal candidate candidate is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario and Quebec. If not licensed in both provinces, the candidate is qualified to be licensed in both jurisdictions and understands that is an expectation of the role and commits to attaining license in both provinces.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a focus on I&C scope on engineering projects.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Markham

Other Locations : Canada-Ontario

Organization : BC-1554 E&R BOU-CA Integrated Design

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 4, 2024, 10:12:59 AM

Req ID: 240003NZ

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans