Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Toronto, ON

We are looking for an experienced senior Controls Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team in Toronto. In this key role, you will be called upon to act as a technical lead on large-scale projects, from the definition of needs to commissioning. Reporting to the regional Automation Manager, you will also act as the deputy manager. You will play a central role in the development of robust and innovative solutions, while providing technical guidance to the project team members.

Your role within the team:

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Oversees the control and specialty systems works throughout the program, including programmable logic controller (PLC), low-voltage (LV), and high-voltage (HV).
• Leads the controls work through all phases (procurement, design and construction, commissioning/acceptance).
• Serves as lead project representative on the controls review process for each procurement.
• Assesses Alternative Technical Concepts proposed by the General Contractor teams during the proposal development phase for each procurement.
• Coordinates the technical elements of the project execution with the control’s goals established for each project.
• Provides oversight of the controls design and construction for compliance with technical requirements, including design reviews and submittal reviews.
• Coordinates controls integration among the program projects.
• Coordinates interfaces between the program and adjacent projects.
• Reviews and approves the deliverables of designers during the various stages of design to ensure scope compliance and best practice compliance, and provides a Professional Engineer’s record documenting each review.
• Ensures consistency and quality in all controls systems design that will be delivered by the different projects and parties within the program.
• Monitors the involvement of the designer during the construction process (RFIs, shop drawings, material approvals, mock-up approvals, punch list, etc.).
• Ensures that design reviews are completed on time and within budget in coordination with all projects.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/instrumentation engineering Experience with programming of Rockwell PLC and HMI is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a controls engineer associated with the design of large airport or infrastructure projects.
• Registered professional engineer in Ontario.
• Familiarity with piping and instrument diagram development (P&ID) Familiarity with control systems, including PLC- or DCS-based systems, including automation and programming.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, PIP, NFPA, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

• We will prioritize local candidates from the Greater Toronto Area.
• This position requires full-time on-site work.
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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