Lead Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

About the role

Lead the Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EIC) department for global DAC projects, defining technical direction, specifications and design philosophies while ensuring safety, operability and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain EIC technical direction, develop fit‑for‑purpose specifications, design philosophies and basis of design for global execution.
• Review and approve contractor submissions on power distribution, control system architecture and instrumentation, enforcing owner requirements and schedule.
• Lead reliability and innovation initiatives, troubleshoot issues and introduce emerging technologies such as smart instrumentation and advanced control systems.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical and project teams to integrate designs, mitigate risks and support cost‑schedule estimates.
• Supervise and coach junior engineers, drive lessons‑learned sessions and maintain comprehensive technical records.
• Incorporate cold‑weather and constructability considerations for the Alberta DAC plant, including freeze protection, winterization and heat‑tracing strategies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent) with at least 10 years of experience in process plants, preferably in cold‑weather environments.
• Hands‑on involvement in a full‑cycle project (FEED to commissioning) in mining, water treatment, oil & gas or similar industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent English and ability to travel up to 60 % of the time.
• Precise, adaptable, proactive and highly organized, comfortable making decisions both in office and field.

Required skills

• Low‑ and medium‑voltage electrical systems
• Industrial instrumentation
• Control systems design and architecture
• Power distribution design
• Smart instrumentation and advanced control technologies
• Energy‑efficiency solutions
• Freeze protection, winterization and heat‑tracing concepts

What we offer

• 25 paid vacation days plus public holidays
• Hybrid work setup with up to 4 weeks remote work per year within the EU
• Competitive base salary with equity participation
• Inclusive parental leave and family support
• Dedicated budget for continuous learning and professional growth
• Referral bonuses for successful hires