Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

The Opportunity:

WSP has been making strides in mining and mine infrastructure design. As part of the growing talent pool, WSP has an opportunity for a Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer. As an engineer with us, you will be using your skills and expertise in design and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in executing some of the challenging projects across the globe.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Engineer and design process Instrumentation & Control scope of:
• Mining infrastructure design – Includes dewatering, ore handling, paste back fill, tailings disposal, underground & surface communication network and automation.
• Pumping systems for mining, landfills and contaminated soil sites.
• Landfill gas extraction, flaring and generation.
• Water and Wastewater treatment plants.
• Develop design criteria and standardized specifications.
• Develop control network architecture.
• Specify instrumentation (selection, technical data sheets, bid analysis and recommendations).
• Design and review engineering work packages, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, data sheets and control panel layouts / BOM.
• Assist in the development of P&IDs by ensuring proper instrument symbology and control loop definition.
• Sizing of control valves and flow devices.
• Development of instrument installation details.
• Development of engineering estimates and input into proposals.
• Prepare various design calculations used in the discipline.
• Assist with the Front-End development of projects.
• Specify control hardware ensuring functionality, material selection, and safety.
• Develop functional descriptions including sequential control logic definition, and interlock definition.
• Review and check calculations, design models and drawings and design documents prepared by others in the group and by material suppliers, as assigned.
• Work with designers in other disciplines in the overall assignment to coordinate designs.
• Prepare bulk material quantity takeoffs and material requisitions for materials applicable to the discipline.
• Develop work plans, budgets, and schedules for basic designer tasks based on input and direction from supervisor when assigned.
• Work independently and take initiative to research information to complete assignments within the budgeted time.
• Participate and foster a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum 10 years engineering experience in the mining water, wastewater, or chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control networks.
• Extensive knowledge of instrumentation selection for various processes.
• Strong knowledge of industrial processes in various industries.
• Strong knowledge of control applications including control loop definitions and interlocking systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Instrumentation / automation engineering.
• Registered as a professional engineer in Ontario / Alberta / BC.
• Works independently in scheduling and completing tasks.
• Makes decisions of moderate complexity with some input and review from senior staff.
• MS Office competent.
• Solid organization and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of personal integrity with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as dictated by project demands.