Lead Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Posted 12 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job Description

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 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.

#WeAreWSP #GlobalMining #WithWSPYouCan

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 symbiology 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

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.