Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls specialist

Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls Specialist

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem‑solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia.

Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client‑focused solutions, leveraging our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions to address challenges with innovation and common sense. Our integrated, award‑winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives from project inception through design and execution, delivering the highest quality solutions.

We are looking to hire an Intermediate Instrumentation and Controls specialist in our Edmonton office and Calgary location. Reporting to the Instrumentation & Controls Lead, you will provide instrumentation and controls support on multiple projects of varying size, scope, and complexity, ensuring that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved.

• Has their P. Tech or P. Eng and is able to stamp
• Has current knowledge of Smart Plant Instrumentation
• Has designed PLCs and communication networks
• Has 6+ years of experience in instrumentation, communication, and controls
• Has worked for an EPC and created Engineering Work Packages

• Technical Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or related bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of direct Instrumentation, Communication & Controls experience in the oil and gas industry is a must; previous EPC experience is a must
• Professional registration with APEGA or ASET in the province of Alberta (registration in other provinces is an asset)
• Current experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation
• Experience in design for water and wastewater works in instrument, SCADA systems, and PLCs

• Help instrumentation and controls design to execute assigned projects varying in scope and complexity
• Support client instrumentation, communication, and controls requests as required
• Develop deliverables such as instrument data sheets, instrument specifications, schematics and wiring diagrams, control narratives, shut‑down keys, communication network diagrams, P&IDs, as required
• Perform instrumentation and controls design work involving DCS, PLC, SCADA, control panels, analyzers, analytical equipment, metering, control equipment and other instruments
• Participate in HAZOP, PHA and SIL studies as required
• Develop and assist with project design criteria, design basis, work scopes, technical documents, cost estimates, schedules, and specific instrumented systems for equipment, skid, module packages, and other project related documents
• Review vendor drawings and documents for compliance
• Assist with generation of operating manuals, specifications, and guidelines
• Develop technical documents and design information for regulatory applications with respect to instrumented systems
• Interpret and assist with codes (ASME, ANSI, API, CEC, ISA)
• Provide support to the project team in the execution of their project responsibilities
• Provide technical leadership and mentor and supervise junior team members as required
• Travel to field for project scoping, verification, construction support, and meetings with clients
• Stay current with evolving technologies in instrumentation, communication, and control
• Complete other relevant duties as required
• Maintain working knowledge of communication networks design/implementation

• Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
• Ability to handle very detailed work and demonstrate a high level of accuracy
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to multi‑task and manage multiple deadlines
• Get‑it‑done attitude, proactive and solutions‑oriented
• Working knowledge of…