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 prospect to make a tangible impact on municipal efficiency and environmental sustainability.

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

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

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

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

Assets 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

Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Up to: 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite

Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent)

Applicants will be required to arrange their own transportation and where appropriate will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This will require the applicant to obtain business use auto insurance

📌 Industrial Engineering Consultant (Edmonton)
🏢 City of Edmonton
📍 Edmonton