Sr. Instrumentation and Controls Consultant

Job Description

TRACTEBEL, ranked 1st in Hydropower design & 4th in Nuclear design by Engineering News-Record's (ENR) 2025 annual ranking, is a global engineering and consulting company dedicated to engineering a carbon-neutral future. Backed by over 150 years of expertise, we deliver top-tier solutions in the Energy, Water, Infrastructure, and Nuclear sectors. With 6,000+ passionate experts worldwide, we are part of the ENGIE Group - global leaders in low-carbon energy and services.

At TRACTEBEL, our priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. We believe diversity drives innovation and empowers our people to shape a better world.

Tractebel Inc.'s (Canada) team is growing, and we are seeking experienced senior Instrumentation and Controls Consultant who brings strong expertise from projects such as industrial, nuclear power generation, hydropower, transportation and electricity transmission and distribution. The role is based in Markham with a plan to relocate to downtown Toronto.

ENGIE (Tractebel) offers a hybrid work model, opportunities for professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

Are you excited about the prospects and opportunities of joining a solid company operating in a start-up mode in Canada, helping us grow and deliver our ambitious goals in the Canada energy sector?

If so, then Tractebel Inc. has a series of opportunities arriving in 2026 and we would like to hear from you!

As a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Consultant at Tractebel, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing instrumentation and control systems and components for various projects. Your role will involve collaborating with clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure that the instrumentation and controls systems meet the required specifications, codes, and standards. Your technical expertise and problem-solving skills will contribute to the successful completion of projects within budget and on schedule. This position performs engineering work under the supervision and professional responsibility of a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. All engineering deliverables are reviewed and approved by a P.Eng. in accordance with provincial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project teams, clients, contractors, and vendors to understand mining / mineral processing project requirements, constraints, and objectives
• Supporting the development of instrumentation and controls design criteria and specifications
• Reviewing mechanical package specifications
• Preparing instrumentation deliverables (e.g., instrument lists, datasheets, installation details, loop wiring diagrams, cable lists)
• Developing controls deliverables (including I/O lists, control panel drawings, network architecture diagrams, and control philosophies)
• Assisting with the specification and selection of instruments and automated valves
• Supporting the preparation of requests for proposals and participating in technical evaluations of vendor submissions
• Reviewing vendor instrumentation and controls documents
• Preparing and updating P&IDs for review and validation
• Attending factory acceptance testing
• Participating in plant commissioning, start-up, and optimization
• Supporting project cost estimates and proposals
• Conducting site visits to define instrumentation and controls scope
• Staying updated with industry trends, advancements, and emerging technologies related to instrumentation and controls design and implementation
• Adhering to safety protocols and promote a culture of safety within the organization

What You'll Bring

• This role requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• This role requires a minimum of five (5) years experience working as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer or in a similar role.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensure in Ontario is considered an asset; candidates who are not licensed must be eligible to work under the supervision of a licensed P.Eng.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and controls design principles, codes, and standards, including CEC and ISA.
• Proficiency in valve sizing software
• Solid understanding of instrumentation and controls equipment, components, and materials used in industrial and mining applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with electrical design will be considered a strong asset, particularly in projects where integrated instrumentation and controls and electrical systems coordination is critical

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• You must possess or be willing to obtain a valid Provincial driver's license
• You must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• You must have excellent communication, and presentation skills (written, verbal, digital)
• You must have strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks
• This role requires occasional travel to other Tractebel's locations, client sites, and key industry events, up to 20%
• This role requires flexibility in your time schedule based on the needs of projects
• Working Environment
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation

Salary Range: $93,300 - $155,500 CAD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all applicable federal, provincial, and local employment standards. Compensation for this role is determined based on legitimate business factors, including role scope, location, experience, education, internal pay alignment, and other bona fide considerations.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we prioritize your health and wellness. ENGIE's comprehensive benefits packages includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health spending account, short-term and long-term disability. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a Registered Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. We offer generous paid time off including wellbeing days, holidays and leave programs. Our commitment extends to your family's wellbeing, with supporting emotional and physical health across life stages. Explore your benefits package to discover how we can support you.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.