Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
About The Position
Arcadis is seeking a Senior Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineer to support the field delivery of site infrastructure works in Vancouver. This role is for an engineer with experience in electrical and control responsibility on heavy civil, ports, marine, or major infrastructure construction sites, comfortable working at the interface between electrical installation and civil works. This is a full-time, site-based position where the Senior Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineer will provide technical leadership during Engineering Services During Construction. Key areas of responsibility include site power distribution, substations, switchgear, cabling, earthing, lightning protection, lighting, standby generation, SCADA and control systems, instrumentation, telecommunications, security systems, and the electrical aspects of utility installations. The position involves Engineer of Record responsibility for electrical, instrumentation, and control installations, including field reviews, witnessing testing and commissioning, and certifying conformance with design and applicable codes. This is a field-based role, not a design office position.
Requirements
- Minimum 12-15 years of electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering experience on site infrastructures such as heavy civil, transportation, ports, marine, water, or large infrastructure projects.
- Substantial site-based construction supervision and commissioning experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience acting as, or supporting, the Engineer of Record during construction, including documented field reviews, witnessing of testing, and certification of substantial conformance.
- Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA standards, IEC and IEEE standards, and BC Safety Authority permit and inspection requirements applicable to construction and energization.
- Demonstrated site experience with medium and low voltage distribution, substations, switchgear, transformers, standby generation, UPS systems, earthing, and lightning protection.
- Practical commissioning experience with instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems, control panels, field devices, and integrated control systems.
- Experience of interface management between electrical works and civil, structural, and mechanical construction packages on an active site.
- Ability to read and interrogate electrical drawings, schedules, and test records in the field and reconcile them against the installed condition.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to run a commissioning discussion between contractor, client, and operator.
- Willingness to be based full time on site, including outage and commissioning work outside standard hours.
- Valid driving license and the site safety and electrical safety certification required for construction site access, including arc flash and lock out awareness.
Nice To Haves
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC, or eligibility for registration.
- Familiarity with hazardous area classification and installation practice.
- Experience with marine and coastal environments and the corrosion protection they demand.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Engineer of Record for electrical, instrumentation, and control works under supervision.
- Set and carry out the field review program, document each review, apply professional seal where required, and certify substantial conformance with design documents, the Canadian Electrical Code, and permit/inspection requirements.
- Review contractor electrical, instrumentation, and control submissions (e.g., single line diagrams, load/cable schedules, protection settings, datasheets, panel drawings, control philosophies, installation method statements) to ensure they match design intent and can be safely installed and maintained.
- Supervise electrical installation on site, including ducting, cable routing, pulling and termination, containment support, substation/kiosk installation, transformer and switchgear placement, generator installation, lighting installation, and instrument mounting, ensuring compliance with design and codes before covering or energizing.
- Witness and review testing and commissioning activities (e.g., insulation resistance, continuity, earth resistance, protection relay testing, injection testing, loop checks, SCADA verification, system integration testing) and confirm records support energization and handover.
- Manage the interface between electrical works and civil, structural, and mechanical packages on site, coordinating requirements and supporting the resolution of clashes.
- Support energization planning, outage coordination, temporary power arrangements, and safe systems of work.
- Contribute to the non-conformance process, review operation and maintenance manuals and record documentation.
- Provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate electrical and control staff.
Benefits
- Sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
