Role Overview

The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C;) Senior/ Lead will provide technical authority, discipline leadership, and Engineer-of-Record accountability for instrumentation and controls engineering across industrial projects executed by HOCS Projects.

This senior-level role will lead the I&C; discipline throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept development through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and project support. The successful candidate will bring robust technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to delivering technically sound, constructible, and compliant designs while mentoring and developing other members of the I&C; team.

Key Responsibilities

- Discipline Leadership: Serve as the I&C; Discipline Lead and technical authority on assigned projects.
- Engineering & Design: Lead instrumentation and controls engineering and design activities from concept development through detailed engineering and construction support.
- Instrumentation: Oversee instrument selection, specification, and instrument datasheet development.
- Control Systems: Lead the development and definition of control system architecture and specify and review applicable hardware and software configurations.
- System Technologies: Provide technical leadership for PLC, DCS, SCADA, ESD, and BMS environments.
- Technical Deliverables: Review and approve key I&C; deliverables, including schematics, loop drawings, control narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, and Construction Work Packages (CWPs).
- System Integration: Ensure instrumentation, control systems,



and associated interfaces are appropriately integrated into the overall facility design.

Discipline Leadership & Quality

- Technical Authority: Provide technical direction and engineering leadership for I&C; activities throughout project execution.
- Engineer of Record: Act as the Engineer of Record and take professional responsibility for applicable I&C; engineering deliverables.
- Technical Quality: Maintain accountability for the technical quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance of I&C; engineering deliverables.
- Codes & Standards: Ensure designs comply with applicable municipal, provincial, federal, and industry codes and regulations, as well as client standards and project requirements.
- Engineering Decisions: Provide sound technical judgment and confidently establish and defend engineering positions where required.
- Mentorship: Mentor and technically guide junior engineers and technologists to strengthen overall discipline capability and support professional development.

Project Planning & Controls

- Scope Development: Define I&C; engineering scope and support the preparation of proposals and project execution strategies.
- Cost Estimating : Provide discipline input to engineering and project cost estimates.
- Execution Planning:



Provide I&C; input to project execution plans and establish appropriate discipline requirements for successful delivery.
- Resource Management: Allocate and manage I&C; engineering resources based on project scope, priorities, and execution requirements.
- Budget & Schedule: Manage discipline activities within approved budgets and schedules and proactively address issues that may affect project commitments.
- Project Execution: Maintain accountability for I&C; discipline performance and delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
- Client Interface: Interface regularly with clients to ensure alignment on I&C; engineering and design requirements while maintaining a collaborative working relationship.
- Multi-Disciplinary Coordination: Coordinate closely with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil/Structural, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design execution.
- Vendor Coordination: Provide technical support during procurement activities and review applicable vendor documentation.
- Construction Support: Provide I&C; engineering support during construction and assist with resolving technical issues as required.
- Team Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, vendors, and internal engineering disciplines.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Professional Registration

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Professional Registration : Current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
- Engineer of Record: Must be qualified and able to authenticate applicable I&C; engine

📌 Senior Instrumentation (Calgary)
🏢 HOCS Projects
📍 Calgary