Posted 10 days ago
Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Industrial Sector
@ Kiewit
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group is hiring a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in Calgary, Alberta, to lead I&C design across EPC industrial projects. The role covers feasibility studies, DCS and PLC systems, I&C deliverables and commissioning support, with up to 20% field travel. The posting states full-time work, employee ownership, top-tier benefits, and a 401(k) with matching.
Responsibilities:
- Lead I&C design for a project or portion of one
- Manage I&C deliverables such as instrument lists, loop drawings and control narratives
- Administer DCS and PLC control system contracts
- Support RFIs, startup and commissioning, with up to 20% field travel
- Mentor designers and junior engineers
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 7+ years of industrial I&C design under U.S. codes
- Experience leading I&C design projects or teams
- Experience with DCS and PLC design or integration (preferred)
- OT network architecture and cybersecure design (preferred)
- Professional Engineer license (preferred)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Kiewit
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One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Full company description
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,075,506
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25,348
- Reported office locations
- 1550 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, NE 68102, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Construction
- Building Material
- Mining
- Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Other recorded names
- Kiewit
- Kiewit Mexico
- Specialties
- Building
- Mining
- Oil
- Gas & Chemical
- Power
- Transportation
- Water/Wastewater
- Construction
- Engineering
- Industrial
- EPC
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- and Design-Build
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Omaha, NE |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1884 |
| Specialties | BuildingMiningOilGas & ChemicalPowerTransportationWater/WastewaterConstructionEngineeringIndustrial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 236 |
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Requisition ID: 182637
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
If you are viewing this position on other websites, including Linkedin, we recommend you apply to the role via at our website at www.kiewitjobs.com.
Kiewit’s Industrial & Water markets are experiencing rapid growth across North America, and we’re expanding our team with Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineers who want to lead, innovate, and build systems that actually get constructed. This is a high‑impact role for engineers who thrive in EPC environments and want to shape the automation, control, and instrumentation strategies behind some of the most complex industrial facilities in the country.
You’ll work across all phases of design — from early feasibility and architecture development through detailed engineering, construction support, commissioning, and turnover. Our projects span Data Centers, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Mineral Processing, Industrial Energy, Renewable Fuels, Specialty Chemical, and Advanced Manufacturing. If you want variety, technical challenge, and career acceleration, this is the place.
Kiewit offers stability, competitive pay, unmatched benefits, employee ownership, and a backlog of work that ensures long‑term career growth. We build projects that strengthen communities — and we build careers that last.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of the industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt.
Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.
Location
This position is based out of Calgary Alberta Canada. We are looking for local candidates in that area and not offering relocation assistance.
Responsibilities
Lead Engineering & Design
- Perform engineering studies, feasibility analyses, and cost evaluations to guide client decisions.
- Lead project discipline team for a project or portion of a project, ensuring technical excellence and on‑schedule delivery.
- Apply ISA, NFPA, NEC, API, ASME, and other relevant codes to produce compliant, constructible designs.
Drive Technical Execution
- Administer and evaluate instrumentation and control equipment contracts, including DCS and PLC control systems.
- Review OEM vendor packages for technical compliance and integration requirements.
- Develop and manage I&C deliverables: Instrument Lists, Data Sheets, I/O Lists, Loop Drawings, Network Architecture, Cause & Effect Diagrams, and Control Narratives.
- Review and manage I&C portions of P&IDs.
- Apply a strong understanding of process and mechanical systems to effectively design and integrate I&C systems.
- Ensure cybersecure network design by applying appropriate segmentation, access control, and secure communication practices for OT systems.
Support Construction & Commissioning
- Respond to RFIs and field questions related to instrumentation, controls, operations, and startup.
- Integrate with the startup and commissioning team to conduct field testing, troubleshooting, and turnover activities (up to 20% field travel).
- Identify design constraints, propose solutions, and drive cost‑effective engineering decisions.
Collaborate & Innovate
- Work closely with process, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and architectural teams.
- Apply a strong understanding of process and mechanical systems to effectively design and integrate I&C systems.
- Mentor designers and junior engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence.
- Lead quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and constructability of design packages.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Physics, or related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years in industrial I&C design using U.S. codes and standards with experience leading I&C design projects/teams.
- Development of I&C deliverables such as instrument lists, I/O lists, data sheets, loop drawings, control narratives, cause and effect diagrams, network architecture, and installation details.
Preferred Experience
- EPC project support through design, construction, startup, and commissioning.
- DCS and PLC control system design, programming, configuration, or integration.
- OT network architecture, including industrial Ethernet, network segmentation, switch configuration, and cybersecure design practices.
- Data center or EPMS background, including power monitoring, metering, and SCADA or facility monitoring integration.
- I&C startup / commissioning field experience is highly desirable.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Why Kiewit
Kiewit Engineering Group is a 1,700‑person, full‑service engineering organization supporting industrial, power, water, mining, transportation, and OGC markets. Our engineering is deeply integrated with 130 years of construction expertise — meaning your designs become real, safe, efficient facilities built by teams who value your work.
Our Industrial Engineering team is one of the fastest‑growing divisions in the company, delivering EPC and design‑build projects in Mission Critical Data Centers, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Industrial Buildings, Industrial Energy, Water, Wastewater, and Utilities.
We offer:
- Employee ownership
- Top‑tier health benefits
- Wealth‑building 401(k)
- Flexible work options
- Strong backlog and long‑term stability
- A culture of innovation, teamwork, and safety
At Kiewit, we don’t just build projects — we build careers, communities, and the future of industrial infrastructure. Your next chapter starts here.
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Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
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