WSP

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Resources

WSP$104K — $143K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of electrical engineering design experience in heavy industrial facilities.
  • Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related Engineering discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Canada.
  • Extensive experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for mining/heavy industries.
  • Strong expertise in PLC, DCS, SCADA systems, and process automation platforms.
  • Proven skills in developing control narratives, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and I/O lists.
  • Experience with commissioning and operational support in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and delivery of instrumentation and control systems for industrial facilities.
  • Oversee control philosophy, system architecture, and specifications for complex process systems.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated project solutions.
  • Drive innovation through advanced automation and control technologies.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams.
  • Support project execution from concept to operational optimization.
  • Engage with clients to tailor high-value engineering solutions.

Benefits

  • Engage in impactful industrial projects shaping infrastructure.
  • Opportunities for technical leadership and mentoring roles.
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Exposure to advanced automation and digital technologies.
  • Contributions to safety and compliance in project deliverables.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the future with us.
WSP's Resources subsector, part of our Energy, Resources & Industry business line, supports mining and heavy industrial clients across Canada. Our teams deliver engineering and project execution excellence across the full project lifecycle-from conceptual studies and detailed design to commissioning, optimization, and beyond.

This is your opportunity to shape high-impact infrastructure, drive innovation in automation and process control, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams delivering transformative outcomes across Canada and globally. Based in one of our Ontario offices - ideally in Northern Ontario, Greater Toronto Area, Saskatoon SK or St John's NLD as a Senior I&C Engineer, you will support as a senior subject matter expert in the instrumentation and controls engineering for both new construction and brownfield mining, metals and other heavy industrial projects, influencing project outcomes from concept through completion. Your work will help our clients operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Your Impact
  • Lead the design and delivery of instrumentation and control systems for mining and heavy industrial facilities
  • Oversee control philosophy, system architecture, and functional specifications for complex process systems
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams to ensure fully integrated project solutions
  • Drive innovation by applying advanced automation, digitalization, and control technologies
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality reviews for project teams
  • Support project execution through all phases-from concept to commissioning and operational optimization
  • Engage with clients to understand operational needs and deliver tailored, high-value engineering solutions
  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards across all deliverables

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • At least 12+ years of electrical engineering design experience supporting heavy industrial facilities.
  • Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility in Canada
  • Extensive experience delivering instrumentation and controls engineering within mining or heavy industrial sectors
  • Strong expertise in PLC, DCS, SCADA systems, and process automation platforms
  • Proven ability to develop control narratives, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and I/O lists
  • Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational support in industrial environments
  • Strong understanding of safety systems, hazardous area classification, and applicable codes and standards
  • Ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior staff while maintaining high technical excellence

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $114,600 - $151,800
MB & ON: $104,500 - $143,900
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $103,500 - $137,400

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're ready to bring your expertise to impactful industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you. Together, let's build the systems that power Canada's future.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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