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 strong 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 solid 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; engineering documents as the Engineer of Record.
Work Authorization: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Experience
Industry Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive instrumentation and controls engineering experience within an industrial consulting engineering environment, with Oil & Gas experience strongly preferred.
Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience leading I&C; engineering scopes on multi-disciplinary industrial projects.
Instrumentation: Strong technica

📌 Senior Instrumentation (Calgary)
🏢 HOCS Projects
📍 Calgary