Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Industrial Controls Engineer to support a large power generation client in Ontario. This will be a 6-month contract to start, with the possibility of extension or conversion to permanent. The expectation is to work 4 days a week on the sites (Brampton, North York, Windsor) and one day from home. This role will support multiple operating facilities by providing expertise in industrial control systems, instrumentation, automation, and plant reliability. The engineer will serve as a technical resource for control system troubleshooting, upgrades, lifecycle management, and integration projects while partnering closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and IT teams.
This position is heavily focused on Instrumentation & Controls (I&C;) and industrial automation within live plant environments. The Senior Industrial Controls Engineer will support PLC, DCS, SCADA, and RTU systems, assist with system upgrades and integrations, and provide technical guidance to ensure safe and reliable plant operations. This role requires a candidate who is comfortable working onsite and travelling periodically to facilities throughout Ontario.
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Skills and Requirements
5 -10 years of Industrial Controls, Controls Engineering, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C;), or Automation Engineering experience
Experience working within an operating industrial facility, power plant, utility, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment
Hands‑on experience with at least two of the following: PLC, DCS, SCADA, RTU
Strong experience with at least two of the following industrial communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, OPC, or ICCP
Experience with operational data historians
Experience programming, troubleshooting, upgrading, and supporting industrial control systems
Understanding of instrumentation and controls design principles, standards, and best practices
Experience supporting multi‑vendor control system environments and integrations
Familiarity with operational data historians and SQL databases
Willingness to travel between operating facilities throughout Ontario
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Process Control Engineering, or related discipline
Experience supporting facilities operating in a 24/7 setting
Knowledge of industrial networking and OT network troubleshooting
Familiarity with ICs/OT cybersecurity principles and best practices
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation
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📌 Senior Industrial Control Systems Engineer (Alberta)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Alberta