Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Are you a talented and enthusiastic Electrical Engineer looking to work on smaller complex projects that have big impact? Does working on multi-disciplinary projects excite you? We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to work hybrid from one of our major ISL offices located in Alberta, BC, or Saskatchewan.

A Little About Us

At ISL, we share an enthusiasm for community infrastructure. From planning through to design and construction administration, we create nimble teams to tackle the unique requirements of every project. Our technical expertise encompasses transportation, land use planning, civil engineering, municipal, landscape architecture, buildings, environmental management, water, structural, community engagement, geomatics, construction services and 3D visualization. Just the right size, ISL delivers complex projects while being small enough to maintain strong, cohesive project teams and personal client attention and service.

ISL’s Electrical Team is part of the larger Water Team which is made up of 25 individuals who have close working relationships centered around water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. We have expertise in water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations and reservoirs, linear infrastructure for collection and distribution and of course water system planning.   

• We are subject matter experts yet make the time and space to grow our skillset  
• We have a young and talented team of rising stars who work independently and in groups  
• We are part of a larger and very dynamic team – we collaborate, learn from each other, and come up with innovative solutions as a team 

ISL’s Water Team works to deliver excellent projects and services for our clients across BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan in a highly collaborative environment. We work on municipal water and wastewater projects that can have varied scope and complexity. Our client base is both internal (support for other disciplines) and external (municipalities).

A few projects we have worked on that we are proud of:

• New Mechanical Wastewater Treatment Facility, City of Lloydminster
• St. Albert Pump Station

A Little About You

Your cover letter must demonstrate:

• Your approach to design and highlight past experiences
• Your approach to teamwork and coordination with other engineering disciplines

Your resume should show us:

• Degree or diploma program in controls and instrumentation engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution
• 5 plus progressively responsible experience in the preparation of detailed controls and instrumentation systems design in water / wastewater related Consulting industry
• P.Eng. or E.I.T. designation registration with APEGA (or eligibility to register)
• Experience in application of electrical codes and standards such as ISA, PIP etc.
• Ability to work in environment with conflicting deadlines and prioritize deliveries
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Strong familiarity with design tools such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Bluebeam (PDF) as well as design collaboration tools such as BIM and Autodesk Construction Cloud or related

Bonus points for:

• Power systems design experience
• PLC Programming and Systems Integration
• Experience with 3D, building information management (BIM) design platforms, Revit and Autodesk Plant 3D

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A Little More About the Role

Working on small but impactful projects you will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the Electrical Lead to execute design engineering projects
• Managing workloads and schedules to provide timely deliverables to project PM and larger design team
• Writing relevant technical design reports and construction specifications
• Providing engineering support during construction and commissioning
• Preparation of proposals, scopes of work, and assistance in preparing response to RFP’s
• Preparation of design documents such memoranda and reports
• Use of ISL’s Quality Management Plan for checking work and ensuring that quality deliverables are being produced
• Following established procedures for production of drawings and documents
• Preparation of procurement documents including specifications and cost estimates
• Coordination of tendering processes, supporting the PM, and answering questions  from contractors during tender periods

What ISL Offers

We value you for your skills, work ethic, and contributions and want to ensure that your personal success is intertwined with your professional success.  Our wellness philosophy encompasses the four pillars of physical, mental, financial and spiritual well-being, which is why our strong benefits package is comprehensive and offers you some of the best available tools to maximize your career and lifestyle.

Here are some of the amazing benefits we provide:

• Excellent mentorship and team atmosphere
• Flexible amount and timing of working hours
• Hybrid model of work, although there is a focus on in-office collaboration
• Great employer-paid benefits, including health, dental and extensive paramedical services
• Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts
• An excellent Group RRSP system
• Significant annual bonus incentives
• Paid professional development opportunities and memberships
• Parental leave top-ups
• 24/7/365 Employee Family Assistance Program