Industrial I&C Engineer

City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$94,870 - CA$118,585•Hybrid

About The Position

The Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Industrial Controls and Instrumentation Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be the backbone of our technical operations, driving the delivery of top-tier Control Systems engineering oversight and providing critical technical support to our Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams. As a leader in our technical ecosystem, you will spearhead the development and management of our comprehensive Industrial Control System (ICS). You will have complete ownership over our data communication networks, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) networks, SCADA, instrumentation, and core Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure. If you are a safety-minded engineering professional who thrives on optimizing system reliability, securing critical infrastructure, and implementing innovative technical solutions, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on municipal efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering from a recognized university
4 years experience in, ICS, Instrumentation and Control, PLC/SCADA, Networking and servers - preferably in an industrial environment
Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing and registered with APEGA. Applicants in a different Canadian jurisdiction eligible for Inter-Provincial Mobility (IPMA) with APEGA may be considered. Registration with APEGA must be obtained prior to commencement of employment
Deep understanding of Industrial Control Systems (ICS/SCADA/PLC) and cybersecurity, paired with proven experience designing instrument specifications, control narratives, logic diagrams, and network configurations

Nice To Haves

Experience with Safety Critical instrumentation (SCI), Safety Instrument Functions (SIF), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Familiarity with SQL database management and Ignition SCADA software
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to drive key deliverables
Demonstrated experience managing projects, estimating costs, and preparing operational budgets
Proven track record in administering contracts to ensure project alignment and compliance
Ability to build and maintain strong business relationships with contractors, consultants, and parts suppliers
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Responsibilities

Analyze, document, and establish long-term requirements for ICS/PLC systems, developing strategic plans to implement new technologies and processes
Prepare in-house engineering drawings, construction work packages, and specifications for process instrumentation to support system modifications and capital expansions
Develop and modify control logic, programs, and data structures for process control, monitoring, and safety systems
Manage patch deployment, system health monitoring, and cybersecurity protocols to protect Operational Technology (OT) assets and data systems
Install software/hardware upgrades, administer databases, monitor communication performance, and manage configurations for all ICS components
Develop complex, ad-hoc reports and data structures from enterprise applications utilizing Ignition, Python, and SQL
Optimize preventive (PM) and predictive (PdM) maintenance strategies, and lead equipment reliability and criticality reviews to minimize downtime
Act as the subject matter expert to advise, research, and resolve complex instrumentation, computer-related, and network issues
Coordinate instrumentation and controls design work with other engineering disciplines while maintaining communication with Operations, Maintenance, and Planning for plant sustainability
Deliver formal and informal end-user training, participate actively as a member of the Process Safety team (OH&S), and assist with operational and capital budget preparation