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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer, Resources

Salary

$135,200 - $179,100 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer to join our Resources subsector team in Sudbury, Ontario or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. As a senior subject matter expert, you will lead the design and delivery of instrumentation and control systems for mining and heavy industrial facilities.

Your Impact

  • Lead the design and act as the senior technical subject matter expert on the 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 18+ years of electrical engineering design experience supporting heavy industrial facilities
  • Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation
  • Extensive experience leading and 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

Skills

Required

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/91069

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