Intermediate EIC Engineer/ EIT

The Company

BQE Water Inc. are experiencing an exciting period of growth and are looking to expand our team! Through technical innovation and engineering expertise, we help clients from the international mining industry to produce clean water and reduce their environmental footprint while potentially extracting mineral value from their wastewater. This enables them to meet stringent government regulations while operating in a socially acceptable way with a focus on water as a vital shared resource. To learn more about the business, please visit www.bqewater.com.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Intermediate Control and Instrumentation Engineer to join our Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EIC) team, supporting the design and implementation of reliable automation and control systems for mining and industrial wastewater treatment facilities. Working closely with Process Engineering and multidisciplinary project teams, the successful candidate will translate process requirements into practical control, instrumentation, and automation solutions. Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Designing, developing, programming, configuring, testing, and commissioning industrial automation and control systems for mining and industrial wastewater treatment applications.

· Designing, modifying, and troubleshooting PLC programs and HMI applications.

· Interpreting P&IDs and translating process requirements into PLC logic, control sequences, interlocks, and HMI functionality.

· Preparing control narratives, functional descriptions, cause-and-effect matrices, sequences of operation, and testing documentation.

· Preparing and reviewing electrical and instrumentation documentation, including cable schedules, instrument loop diagrams, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and termination schedules.

· Reviewing control panel and Motor Control Centre (MCC) drawings for compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.

· Selecting, configuring, and integrating field instrumentation, motor starters, variable-frequency drives (VFDs), and industrial communication networks.

· Reviewing instrument datasheets, installation requirements, and interfaces with PLC and HMI systems.

· Developing and troubleshooting control sequences for pumps, valves, chemical dosing, pH adjustment, filtration equipment, and other wastewater treatment processes.

· Coordinating with Process Engineers to translate process requirements into practical control strategies and ensure alignment with equipment operating requirements.

· Participating in design reviews, risk assessments, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.

· Coordinating with engineering and commissioning teams, equipment manufacturers, contractors, and clients.

· Preparing FAT/SAT documentation, commissioning reports, and as-built drawings.

· Integrating process instrumentation and automation systems with industrial data collection, monitoring, and reporting platforms.

· Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Eligibility Requirements

Mandatory (Required)

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control Systems, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. P.Eng. registration with EGBC preferred, or EIT eligible for P.Eng within one year from hire

· Over five years of relevant experience in industrial electrical design, process automation, control systems, or instrumentation engineering.

· Hands-on experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting PLCs and industrial HMI applications combined with strong knowledge of industrial EIC systems, including MCCs, VFDs, motor controls, field instrumentation, industrial networks, and electrical distribution.

· Familiarity with process instrumentation, including flow, pressure, level, temperature, and analytical measurements.

· Ability to interpret P&IDs and translate process requirements into PLC logic, control sequences, interlocks, and HMI functionality.

· Ability to develop and interpret electrical and instrumentation documentation, schematics, and technical specifications in accordance with applicable CSA, NFPA, IEC, and client standards.

· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and travel to industrial and mining sites as required.

Preferred (An Asset)

· Experience in industrial water or wastewater treatment, chemical treatment, or related process industries, including process and analytical instrumentation.

· Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Studio 5000, Mitsubishi Electric GX Works2/GX Works3, and/or Siemens S7 and TIA Portal.

· Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE, AVEVA/Wonderware, or comparable industrial HMI platforms.

· Experience with industrial communication networks and protocols, including Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/RTU, as well as industrial data monitoring, historian, and reporting systems.

· Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or comparable software

Perks

Include, but are not limited to:

· Competitive annual salary of $108-115k

· Paid vacation, plus an additional paid leave week company-wide in December annually

· Up to $1,000 annually in personal development education matching

· Health benefits upon hire, with a bonus company-funded Health Spending Account provided upon probation completion

· Employee gym, full kitchen, balcony, BBQ and underground parking available

· Cross departmental training and twice monthly ‘CEO Industry Sessions’

· GRRSP matching up to 5% on probation completion

· Monthly staff socials

· Eligibility to participate in company bonus programs, as released from time-to-time