Job Description

INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER

Location: Vancouver, BC - 1000, 885 Dunsmuir St

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services throughout Canada. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees--21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech employs more than 3,500 experts in Canada who are poised to take on the next challenge. From more than 50 offices across the country, our multidisciplinary teams have capabilities that span the entire project life cycle.

This Vancouver office location specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:

• Heavy industrial Facilities
• Oil & Gas
• Refineries
• Mining
• Municipal & Utilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently searching for an Instrumentation / Controls engineer to join our team in Vancouver. This role is a fast-paced, challenging position in designing, programming, and commissioning instrumentation and automation control systems for industrial clients. The ideal candidate enjoys working as a team player in an office environment and seeing the work followed through at onsite visits.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as an instrumentation and controls member of a multi-discipline design team with project teams in multiple offices.
• Developing control strategies, provide input to P&IDs, control system specifications, termination diagrams, commissioning plans.
• Design, specification and integration of complete automation systems including PLC, HMI, DCS, and communication networks.
• Participation in control panel design and generation of bill of materials, cabling, PLC and HMI programming, and commissioning for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Performing FAT, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensuring that all of their work is properly checked in accordance with Tetra Tech and outside applicable Standards & Procedures.
• Collecting field information, equipment specification, drawing development, material take-offs, cost estimate input, schedule input, HAZOP participation, code review, technical studies, report preparation, commissioning, operator and maintenance staff training.
• Prepare instrumentation and controls construction work packages.
• Coordinating activities with Project Managers and Technical Engineers of all disciplines.
• Responsible for adhering to all health and safety policies and guidelines.
• Travel - Ranges from occasional (one day trips) to frequent (two to three days trips), with travel time often concentrated in bunches.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 5 to 10 years of progressive experience as an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer is preferred
• Hardware/software troubleshooting skills
• Experience with instrumentation design
• Experience with ABB, Honeywell, or Emerson DCS and/or Schneider/Modicon or Rockwell PLC products considered an asset
• Fluency in one or more control system languages will be considered an asset
• Experience in HMI development considered an asset
• Experience with industrial network design and implementation including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and Modbus
• Experience in Wireless Mesh Network design considered an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills required for internal team interfaces and client liaison
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to adapt to new projects and quickly understand the defined scope
• Work experience in the Oil Refining, Oil Sands, Mining, Gas, Power Generation and Pulp & Paper sectors considered an asset
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in AB and/or BC
• Formal training from control system vendor or industry software tools considered an asset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / REQUIREMENTS:

• A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. A copy of a valid work permit may be required.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some Tetra Tech positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Periodic travel within Canada to client sites and regional Tetra Tech offices will be required
• Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing and background checks may be required for our client worksites
• Must be able to adhere to our Office Vaccination & Covid Policies. We will be confirming your eligibility to comply with these requirements.
• Current Working Environment: Hybrid Working Arrangement (In office & work from home)

WHY TETRA TECH:

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an attractive employee package including:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Rewarding retirement savings program
• Professional development opportunities
• Great working location, right in the heart of downtown Vancouver

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; Indigenous persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

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Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

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