Instrumentation & Controls Systems Engineer

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led, tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services while partnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facility and project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering our team with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile and efficient service delivery.

In addition to our core facility and project management capabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class services, including ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and Workplace Experience.

About The Role

As a Instrumentation & Controls Systems Engineer, you will support the operation, optimization, and continuous improvement of critical infrastructure systems.

This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of automated systems across complex environments. The engineer will collaborate with operations teams, maintenance personnel, contractors, and client stakeholders to troubleshoot controls issues, implement system upgrades, and deliver engineering solutions that support operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Design, configure, program, modify, and commission instrumentation and control systems for airport facilities and critical infrastructure.
• Support and maintain PLC, DDC, SCADA, HMI, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Analyze system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and operational resilience.
• Troubleshoot complex controls, instrumentation, and communication system issues.
• Develop and review control narratives, sequences of operation, engineering drawings, and system documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment and controls failures and implement corrective actions.
• Provide engineering support for HVAC systems, central utility plants, electrical systems, pumps, motors, airfield infrastructure, baggage systems, and other critical assets.
• Lead or support capital projects involving controls upgrades, automation improvements, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Review contractor designs, programming changes, system modifications, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, airport requirements, engineering standards, and cybersecurity policies.
• Participate in commissioning, testing, start-up activities, and acceptance procedures.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation including P&IDs, control schematics, network architecture diagrams, and asset records.
• Support cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems and operational technology environments.
• Provide after-hours technical support during critical system incidents as required.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in instrumentation, controls engineering, automation, or industrial systems.
• Strong knowledge of:
• PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or equivalent)
• SCADA and HMI platforms
• Building Automation Systems (Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, or equivalent)
• Industrial instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, and analytical devices
• Control valves, actuators, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and motor control systems
• Experience reading and interpreting:
• P&IDs
• Control schematics
• Single-line diagrams
• Electrical drawings
• Sequences of operation
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as:
• BACnet
• Modbus
• LonWorks
• Ethernet/IP
• Profinet
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Experience supporting critical facilities, transportation infrastructure, airports, utilities, hospitals, data centres, or similar mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and OT network architecture.
• Experience with commissioning and start-up of complex facility systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA, CSA, ASHRAE, IEEE, and applicable Canadian engineering standards.
• Certification in controls, automation, cybersecurity, or project management is considered an asset.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
  

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range for this role is between $100,000 to $120,000 annually. The compensation provided to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: Group Retirement Program, Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance and more. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within CBRE.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages application from all persons regardless of race, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity or expression, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial or territorial law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individual with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at Via telephone at +1 866 388 4346 (Canada) and +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.)