Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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At Lauren, we believe the best work happens when people are motivated to do what they do best. That means creating an environment where team members work together, take ownership, and see their hard work all the way through to success.
We’re into doing the right thing, even when it’s hard. We value people who speak up, stay accountable, and look for better ways forward. We leverage each other’s strengths, sweat the details, and take pride in the results we deliver.
If you’re looking for a place where your judgment matters, and your hard work actually pays off, you’ll feel at home at Lauren.
Lauren is seeking an Intermediate Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of experience and a valid P.Eng designation. This role involves leading and supporting the design and execution of both instrumentation and control systems for industrial projects in the Oil & Gas, Power, and Petrochemical sectors. The position is hybrid with flexible hours and offers opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of I&C engineering deliverables including:
- Instrument indexes, loop diagrams, wiring and termination drawings
- Control narratives, cause & effect matrices, alarm lists
- Control panel layouts and control system architecture diagrams
- Analyze P&IDs and process documentation to inform instrumentation and control strategies
- Specify and select field instruments and control devices based on process and design requirements
- Support field activities including site visits, commissioning, and start-up
- Prepare material specifications, data sheets, and conduct technical bid evaluations
- Review vendor documentation for compliance with instrumentation and control requirements
- Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards (CEC, ISA, CSA, API, etc.)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, designers, and project managers
- Maintain compliance with Lauren’s health, safety, and quality management systems
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Systems Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing
- Minimum 8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering within Oil & Gas or EPCM environments
- Strong knowledge of field instrumentation, PLC/HMI systems, and control panel design
- Experience with PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting. Specific experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and GE/Emerson a plus.
- Experience with control system architecture and integration
- Familiarity with Canadian Electrical Code and relevant industry standards
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Project management experience is an asset
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and collaborative approach to engineering execution
- Comfortable interacting with engineers, designers, and stakeholders
- Familiarity with DBMs, project planning, and scheduling from an I&C perspective is an asset
- Hybrid work model with flexible hours
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to work on impactful energy sector projects
- Career development and advancement pathways
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Responsibilities
Lead and support instrumentation and controls design for industrial projects, producing engineering deliverables and selecting field instruments and control devices. Review vendor documentation, ensure compliance with applicable codes and quality systems, and support site activities, commissioning, and start-up in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Systems Engineering, a current P.Eng designation, and at least 8 years of relevant I&C engineering experience in Oil & Gas or EPCM environments. Candidates should have strong knowledge of field instrumentation, PLC/HMI systems, control panel design, system integration, and Canadian codes and standards; PLC/HMI programming experience is required, with project management experience considered an asset.
Skills
- Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
- Field Instrumentation
- PLC/HMI Systems
- PLC/HMI Programming
- Troubleshooting
- Control Panel Design
- Control System Architecture
- System Integration
- P&ID Analysis
- Instrument Specification and Selection
- Commissioning and Start-Up
- Technical Bid Evaluation
- Canadian Electrical Code
- Industry Standards
- Project Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Benefits
- Flexible Hours
- Professional Development
- Career Advancement
- Hybrid Work Model
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
- Oil & Gas
- Power
- Petrochemical
- EPCM
- P.Eng
- Instrument Indexes
- Loop Diagrams
- Wiring and Termination Drawings
- Control Narratives
- Cause and Effect Matrices
- Alarm Lists
- Control Panel Layouts
- Control System Architecture
- P&IDs
- Field Instruments
- PLC
- HMI
- Allen-Bradley
- Siemens
- GE/Emerson
- Commissioning
- Start-Up
- Technical Bid Evaluations
- Canadian Electrical Code
- ISA
- CSA
- API
- DBMs
- Health, Safety, and Quality Management Systems