Job Description

Overview

The Automation Technologist/Engineer supports automation and instrumentation design by delivering and reviewing key technical documents such as loop diagrams, P&IDs, and control narratives, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires strong oil and gas experience, proficiency in SPI tools, and effective coordination across teams to execute projects efficiently and maintain high-quality engineering outcomes.

Your role

• Perform quality checks and provide design guidance for all 2D/3D CADD drafting and design work.
• Prepare and review instrument loop diagrams, control system cabinet designs, and wiring layouts.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards.
• Develop and verify installation details, instrument layouts, and fire & gas detection plans.
• Execute core instrument engineering tasks including selection, specification, and sizing calculations.
• Create and maintain SPI deliverables such as instrument index, I/O lists, assignments, and alarm rationalization.
• Develop P&IDs, auxiliary diagrams, and prepare detailed instrument data sheets.
• Generate material requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations, and review vendor documentation.
• Prepare control narratives and cause & effect diagrams for system functionality and safety logic.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage assigned tasks, support field activities, and ensure delivery within schedule and budget.

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation/Control Systems from an accredited University or College.
• More than 1-3 years of instrumentation design/Engineering experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Expertise using Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) and knowledge of 2D/3D design/drafting .
• Proven track record of successful projects.
• Highly motivated and organized.
• An understanding of Oil sands Safety acts, regulations and codes.
• Understanding and familiarity of API, ASME, CSA and ISA codes and directives.
• Site experience in construction or commissioning of plant Instrumentation and Control Systems for Alberta Oil and Gas facilities would be considered an asset.
• Registration or eligibility for registration through ASET as a C.E.T./P.Tech or APEGA as a P.ENG/P.L. (ENG) would be considered an asset.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.