Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer / Senior Engineer

ATCO•Edmonton, AB

6d•Onsite

About The Position

ATCO's Natural Gas Division is seeking experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Engineers for opportunities at both the Engineer and Senior Engineer levels. Candidates will be considered for placement based on their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated technical capability. The role involves delivering pipeline and facility projects to support a resilient, sustainable, and affordable natural gas system. The engineer will provide leadership for automation, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for natural gas measurement, regulation, and compression facilities. Depending on workload and business priorities, the role may involve direct engineering execution or oversight of consultant-led engineering work. The successful candidate must be comfortable performing engineering tasks and providing technical leadership to external resources. Strong technical capability, sound judgment, and the ability to drive projects to completion are essential. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, taking ownership, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions from concept through commissioning.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in the fields of Electrical or Electronics.
Membership as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
5 to 20 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering is preferred.
Experience in design and integration of PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, electronics, and low-voltage power distribution systems.
Experience in programming the above.
Strong technical engineering aptitude with demonstrated ability to apply electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control system concepts to practical facility design, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
Demonstrated ability to independently develop engineering solutions and provide technical leadership, oversight, and critical review of consultant-generated engineering deliverables.
Excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical requirements, apply sound engineering judgment, and make practical decisions in support of project execution and facility operations.
Ability to work and collaborate with a team of professionals and operations staff to achieve successful results, with project planning, estimating, scheduling, and cost control skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying Section 18 - Hazardous Locations of the Canadian Electrical Code is an asset.
Knowledge and aptitude in the field of gas compressor applications and controls, and associated areas of engine control technology, cooling, pumps/fans, VFD, LV/MV, power distribution, and DCS control equipment would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Design and execute Automation, Electrical and Instrumentation projects for natural gas measurement & control and compression facilities.
Develop detailed engineering packages for facility electrical and instrumentation systems.
Create electrical, electronics, and instrumentation wiring diagrams.
Design low-voltage power distribution systems for facilities, including AC and DC systems.
Interpret facility objectives and equipment specifications to develop effective engineering designs.
Prepare estimates and equipment specifications.
Program PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs.
Provide commissioning support for project installation.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to complete multi-disciplinary projects.
Apply Professional Engineering seal, where appropriate, to professional work products and IFC project installation packages.
Manage and guide consultant engineers in the development of engineering designs, IFC packages, technical deliverables, and project execution support.
Apply strong technical knowledge and engineering judgment to develop high-quality designs, critically review consultant deliverables, resolve technical challenges, and ensure project objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
Apply required codes, legislation, standards, procedures, and industry best practices while executing projects and assignments within accepted Company Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance objectives.
Provide technical support or troubleshooting assistance to Field Instrumentation and Electronics Technologists.
Participate in project requests and proposal evaluations.
Provide support for the group’s undertakings, including investigations and studies to improve current practices and performance.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced professionals, as required.