Electrical & Instrumentation Project Engineer

We’re working with a well-established energy utility client in BC that is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Project Engineer to support capital projects across a range of critical infrastructure facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of design, operations, and project execution — and who wants to contribute to meaningful energy infrastructure projects in the province.

Location:

Surrey, BC

Employment Type:

Full-time (Permanent or contract)

The Role
Reporting to a Senior Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering engineering design, technical review, and project support services for capital upgrades and new installations across:

Pressure regulating facilities

RNG, LNG, and propane facilities

Compressor stations

Pipelines and valve stations

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external resources to develop cost estimates, schedule forecasts, ensure design adequacy, and confirm construction feasibility -- all while aligning with industry standards and regulatory requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

Prepare and review conceptual and detailed E&I designs for new installations and upgrades

Support electrical services distribution, single-line diagrams, grounding layouts, schematics, I/O and wiring drawings

Contribute to control systems work (DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA/Telemetry)

Participate in feasibility assessments and technical evaluations

Support equipment specification and procurement documentation

Conduct site visits and field inspections as needed

Provide technical guidance to operations teams

Offer mentorship and technical direction to junior team members

Ensure compliance with applicable provincial, Canadian, and CSA codes

This role is ideal for someone who can think technically, communicate clearly, and provide steady leadership on project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

4–7 years of experience in natural gas transmission & distribution facilities or oil & gas projects

Registered (or eligible for registration) as a P.Eng. in BC

Strong working knowledge of: electrical and instrumentation/control system design

Control systems (DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA)

Relevant CSA and provincial codes

MS Office and MS Project

We’re looking for someone who demonstrates sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Why This Role?

Exposure to complex, high-impact energy infrastructure projects

Opportunity to work across multiple facility types

A role that blends technical depth with project involvement

A chance to contribute to infrastructure that keeps communities running

The role offers a competitive salary in the range of  $115,000 - $130,000  depending on skills and experience, along with a comprehensive extended health and dental plan. Employees enjoy paid vacation, sick time, and statutory holidays. This offering is complemented by strong leadership exposure, the opportunity to mentor others, and the chance to take on increasingly senior responsibilities within a collaborative and growing team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume in Word format via this posting or email

Torus and our clients are equal opportunity employers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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