About The Company:

Paton Engineers & Constructors is a highly regarded Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company with over 41 years of experience supporting our clients in process industries. Operating in Canada and the United States, Paton offers our employees an inclusive environment to perform and develop cutting-edge solutions within the process industry.

About the Role

Paton is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our team, based at our Sherwood Park, Alberta location, and provide engineering design services to our customers in the process industry.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop FEED reports for instrumentation, automation and electrical upgrade projects
- Specify all components of the control system (SIS, PLC, etc.) based on industry and customer standards
- Produce and review construction work packages, including electrical schematics, loop diagrams, instrument location drawings and installation details
- Perform infrastructure design (wiring, cabling, hardware specifications) for Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Burner Management (BMS), Fire and Gas (FGS), general purpose PLCs and Analyzer Systems
- Perform panel design for the above systems and develop material specifications to support procurement activities
- Establish control philosophies and network architecture documents
- Develop PLC/DCS applications and graphics
- Develop and execute related testing and commissioning activities (FAT, SAT, etc.)
- Review vendor offers and support Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE)
- Support Functional Safety studies, including HAZOP, LOPA and SIL verification for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Ensure Safety, Quality, and Lessons Learned are prioritized on all projects
- Interface effectively within both Paton and customer project teams

Requirements

- Technologist Diploma (Instrumentation, Electrical)



or equivalent required; Engineering Degree (Electrical or Computer) preferred but not required
- 5+ years of experience in a related role within the process industry (Petrochemicals, Refining, or similar); additional experience is an asset for taking on more senior roles
- Knowledge of control systems and field instrumentation, and LV/MV electrical, in an industrial environment
- Experience with control system design, testing, commissioning and maintenance
- Hands-on experience with the configuration and programming of PLC systems (ControlLogix, PlantPAx, Modicon, etc.) is an asset
- Hands-on experience with the configuration and programming of SIS systems (Triconex, HIMA, Honeywell Safety Manager, etc.) is an asset
- Self-starter, able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Strong oral and written communication skills, to enhance productivity and support collaboration
- Commitment to safety and supporting both Paton and client safety cultures
- Able to travel and work at customer sites when needed
- Able to legally work in Canada

If you have the drive, determination, and interest in being part of an exciting and innovative company, please respond to this posting and provide us with a compelling reason to contact you. Applicants are encouraged to forward a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

We also offer a total compensation plan that includes a competitive base salary, pension plan, extended health care and life insurance.

Paton is committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow Provincial Standards. Applicants requiring accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to advise accordingly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Sherwood Park)
🏢 Paton Engineers and Constructors
📍 Sherwood Park