Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or equivalent).
Currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
Extensive experience in instrumentation and controls engineering within EPC/EPCM or owner/operator environments.
Proven leadership experience with small to medium-sized engineering teams on multidisciplinary projects.
Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control system design for industrial facilities (energy, oil and gas, chemicals, mining, infrastructure).
Experience with HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and other process safety and risk reviews.
Familiarity with engineering data management systems and project delivery tools.
Responsibilities
Lead execution of instrumentation and controls engineering on projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
Provide technical direction to Instrumentation Engineers and Designers, including task assignment and oversight.
Act as the primary interface for I&C discipline with Project Management, other engineering disciplines, and clients.
Support project planning, including execution strategies and resource planning.
Ensure compliance with management systems, codes, standards, and client specifications.
Manage scope changes and communicate impacts to project schedule and budget.
Oversee development and technical integrity of I&C engineering deliverables, including P&IDs and control narratives.
Benefits
Collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement in diverse and multidisciplinary projects.
Support for continuous improvement and best practices in engineering.
Full Job Description
The Role
The Lead Instrumentation & Controls Engineer provides technical leadership and project delivery oversight for instrumentation and control (I&C) engineering services in support of Worley and its customers. The role leads small to medium-sized I&C teams, coordinates discipline activities, and ensures safe, high-quality, and compliant engineering deliverables are delivered on time and within budget. The Lead Instrumentation Engineer serves as a key interface between the project team, discipline leadership, and the client across the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed engineering through construction and commissioning.
Responsibilities
Lead instrumentation and controls engineering execution on assigned projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
Provide day-to-day technical direction to Instrumentation Engineers and Designers, including task assignment, technical oversight, and progress monitoring.
Serve as the primary I&C discipline interface with Project Management, other engineering disciplines, clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
Support project planning, including execution strategies, resource planning, workshare models, and workload forecasting.
Ensure engineering activities comply with Worley management systems, applicable codes and standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.
Manage scope changes in accordance with approved change management processes and communicate impacts to project schedule and budget.
Oversee the development, checking, and technical integrity of I&C engineering deliverables, including:
P&IDs, control narratives, and cause & effect diagrams
Instrument specifications and datasheets
I/O lists and control system architecture
Loop diagrams, wiring, and termination drawings
Junction box and marshalling cabinet layouts
Motor control and interlock schematics
Instrument installation details and construction work packages
Provide technical input to procurement activities, including requisitions, technical bid evaluations, vendor data reviews, and purchase order support.
Support construction, commissioning, and start-up activities, including resolution of field queries, technical deviations, and engineering issues.
Participate in internal, interdisciplinary, and client design reviews to ensure technical integrity of designs.
Identify technical risks and execution challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as appropriate.
Coach and mentor junior and intermediate Instrumentation Engineers and Designers, supporting technical development and knowledge sharing.
Promote a collaborative, safety-focused, and high-performance team environment aligned with Worley values.
Promote best practices and continuous improvement within the instrumentation discipline.
Requirements
Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or equivalent discipline.
Currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
Extensive instrumentation and controls engineering experience within an EPC/EPCM or owner/operator environment.
Demonstrated experience leading small to medium-sized engineering teams on multidisciplinary projects.
Strong working knowledge of instrumentation and control system design for industrial facilities, including energy, oil and gas, chemicals, mining, and/or infrastructure projects.
Experience participating in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and other process safety and risk reviews.
Strong understanding of scope definition, work breakdown, task delegation, and engineering execution across project phases.
Working knowledge of instrumentation selection and application, including:
Temperature measurement, including thermowell design and wake frequency calculations
Pressure measurement and control
Familiarity with engineering data management systems and project delivery tools such as SAP, document management systems, and engineering databases.
Strong understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication, coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience across multiple project phases, including FEED, detailed engineering, construction support, and commissioning, is an asset.
Experience with both brownfield and greenfield projects and/or portfolio or multi-project delivery environments is an asset.
For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $142,245 to $206,123 Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
About Worley
Worley is a global engineering and construction company that provides services to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The company was founded in 2019 through the merger of WorleyParsons and Jacobs' Energy, Chemicals and Resources division. Worley has over 48,000 employees in 49 countries and provides a range of services including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and project management. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy in its operations.
