Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

AECOM•Quinte West, ON

6d•$125,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Instrumentation & Controls Lead to support and grow our Mining practice in Denver, CO. This role will lead the delivery of I&C solutions on complex mining projects while building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in electrical engineering and instrumentation & controls, along with the ability to drive technical excellence, support business development, and serve as a trusted partner to clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Registration as a Professional Engineer.
HAZOP participation
Human factors reviews
SIL verification
Valve, flow element and relief valve sizing
Control system architecture development
Control system Input/Output and instrument list development
Instrument and control element specifications and data sheets
Control system (DCS) and programmable logic controller (PLC) specifications
Control system (DCS) and PLC wiring diagrams, panel layouts and network diagrams
Control narrative, logic diagram, functional control diagram development
Comprehension of electrical equipment designs and wiring (switchgear, panelboards, MCCs, VFDs, etc.)
Interpretation and input to Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs)
Strong written and oral communication, quantitative and people skills
Strong work ethic and professional demeanor
Initiative-taking on assignments
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and complete multiple technical tasks under tight deadlines
Must be resourceful, highly organized, professional with attention to detail and people.

Nice To Haves

PE in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, or ability to acquire a PE in those states.
On-site field experience in commissioning and start-ups for facilities
10+ years or more of relevant experience
MSHA Miner training
Progressive project experience including task leadership and project management roles on design and design-build projects

Responsibilities

Lead instrumentation & controls (I&C) engineering and design for multi-disciplinary mining projects from concept through construction support.
Serve as I&C discipline lead on mid-size to large projects, ensuring technical quality, schedule, and budget alignment.
Direct and mentor engineers and designers in the development of calculations, specifications, drawings, and deliverables.
Develop and review key I&C design documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, system architecture, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and cable schedules.
Perform technical oversight and independent reviews of engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
Partner with clients to develop solutions, present technical approaches, and serve as a primary technical point of contact.
Support business development efforts, including proposal development, scope definition, and contributing to the growth of the Mining practice.
Lead designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, I&C specifications, and final working drawings.
Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings.
Estimate and define scope for I&C deliverables and tasks on projects.
Perform work in accordance with agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule.
Track and manage task budgets, schedules and projects.
Author reports and prepare/or direct preparation of detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references.