Senior Automation Engineer

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

We rise to the biggest challenges because we demand excellence. Our teams are always learning and challenging the status quo because we know if we are going to succeed in creating a cleaner future, we must think differently.

Our Integrated Design team collaborates across our Energy & Resources markets, including renewables, power delivery, oil and gas, mining, and more. We work on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful.

We combine the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams, allowing us to be our best as we deliver projects that are transforming our communities.

Join an Integrated Design team that is working to deliver innovative solutions on projects around the world.

We are currently seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our growing Energy and Resources Team across North America. This position reports to the Discipline Manager - Instrumentation and Controls.

You will have the opportunity to join our Delivery Center team providing project support throughout our entire Energy and Resources operating unit. This includes exposure to industry sectors such as Mining, Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Oil & Gas production, processing and transportation, and the rapidly growing Renewable Energy sector including exciting and iconic energy transition projects across North America. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects both domestic and international.

The successful candidate is expected to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer certain instrumentation and control systems or products for a project; along with various other tasks including calculations, QC and field work. This role is a full-time staff employee position.

• Safety is a core value for Stantec. You will be responsible for understanding and working in compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients. As a member of our team, you are expected to make a personal commitment toward preserving the health and safety of all our employees and demonstrate commitment through your personal interactions and designs.
  
  Your personal commitment to safety will help us achieve our goal of zero harm within our operation and for our clients.

• Engages in the development of design through verbal, written, and visual methods including sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and redlines.

• Supports or leads project coordination meetings with internal multi-discipline team members and/or external consultants, owner reps, contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors.

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

• Assists other project leads with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.

• This position is intended to be client facing and includes attending client meetings, which may at times be remote, as well as corresponding directly with the client.

• Part‑time office presence is a requirement.

• Leads and / or works on multiple projects when required.

• Leading or member of technical team developing instrumentation and controls deliverables including but not limited to: instrument datasheets; instrument index; instrumentation calculations; installation details.

• P&t input and support.

• Participates in HAZOP and various other process safety assessment, evaluation, and design sessions.

• Participates in 3D model and constructability reviews.

• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and designs all instrumentation specified systems or products for a project.

• Develop controls designs and deliverables including shutdown keys; control narratives; control system architecture…