Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer

Position: Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer
Contract Duration: 05/01/2026 - 11/01/2026
Pay Rate: 70.00 to 80.00 per hour plus may be eligible for 3200.00 monthly expense allowance for non local candidates
Work Location: Medicine Hat AB
Work Schedule: 4 days / 10 hours per day
Years Experience: Intermediate and/or Senior

The Instrument & Electrical Engineer applies established engineering standards codes of practice and internal guidelines to design and coordinate instrumentation control systems and electrical projects of moderate complexity. This role is involved across the full project lifecycle from early definition and planning through execution commissioning and closeout.

The Engineer also plays a key role in supporting site operations by providing technical expertise and guidance to troubleshoot and resolve plant issues related to instrumentation electrical systems and control and safety systems helping ensure safe reliable and efficient operations.

Role Description / Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering design documentation for plant changes related to instrumentation electrical and control systems including PLC SIS and DCS.
• Size select and procure equipment and oversee installation and commissioning of new and upgraded systems.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of instrumentation electrical and control (IEC) documentation including instrument databases specification sheets drawings logic diagrams and cause-and-effect matrices.
• Manage assigned projects through all lifecycle stages from initiation to closeout ensuring clear scope definition effective planning and safe successful execution.
• Apply Management of Change (MOC) and Manufacturing Capital Management Process (MCMP) procedures to assess approve and implement temporary and permanent plant changes.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to site teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation electrical and control/safety systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and maintain clear consistent communication to ensure alignment on project progress priorities and expectations.
• Support site turnarounds and collaborate with other technical disciplines on projects and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in hazard assessments what-if reviews operational risk discussions and root cause analyses to support safe and reliable operations.
• Contribute to Responsible Care safety and reliability initiatives including active participation in behavioral-based safety programs audits and observations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and regulations (e.g. Canadian Electrical Code ISA IEC) and maintain awareness of related discipline requirements (e.g. ABSA ASME API).
• Build strong working relationships across the global organization share knowledge with team members and contribute to continuous improvement and departmental objectives.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Engineering Industrial Controls or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in instrumentation control systems and electrical design within an industrial environment.
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (.) with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta or registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and actively progressing toward . designation.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes standards and regulations along with discipline-specific engineering practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with valve sizing and instrumentation selection/sizing tools is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with control systems such as Triconex and DeltaV is considered an asset.
• Project management experience including planning and execution of small to medium-sized projects is considered an asset.
• Experience in gas processing petrochemical or heavy industrial environments is considered an asset.