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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

Lead Engineer - Senior in Process Instrumentation and Automation

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automated production is required.
  • Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec is required.
  • A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in industrial, food-processing, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing sectors is required.
  • Significant experience preparing plans and specifications, performing detailed design, and delivering multidisciplinary projects is required.
  • Experience designing control panels and developing control architectures and industrial networks is required.
  • Knowledge of automation platforms and major industry suppliers, including Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Honeywell, and Emerson, is required.
  • Knowledge of ISA, IEC, and CSA standards, machine-safety requirements including CSA Z432, and regulated environments is required.
  • Knowledge of French and English is required; the role requires English because more than 80% of the workload serves clients, partners, or projects outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the instrumentation and automation technical reference for project teams, clients, and other engineering disciplines.
  • Lead the design and preparation of plans, specifications, and technical deliverables for instrumentation and process-control systems.
  • Participate in the design and specification of control panels, control centers, industrial networks, and automation infrastructure.
  • Produce or supervise control schematics, loop diagrams, instrument lists, network architectures, and other engineering documents.
  • Select and specify instrumentation, automation, and industrial communication equipment.
  • Review technical deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
  • Participate in the design of control architectures using distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and select instrumentation equipment.
  • Supervise or perform programming, factory acceptance testing, and commissioning.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards and good manufacturing practices.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate engineers and contribute to developing the team's skills.
  • Participate in design reviews, technical audits, and quality-assurance activities.
  • Maintain close relationships with clients and contribute to client satisfaction and business development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Interest in a team-leader role is an asset.
  • Experience in project management or technical coordination is an asset.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems or traceability solutions is an asset.
  • Experience with projects subject to validation requirements, including GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11, is an asset.

About the Company

AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services for infrastructure and nuclear projects, connecting people, data, and technology to plan, design, build, and manage systems worldwide. It delivers integrated services through consulting, design, engineering, and project management, using a global team and data-driven collaboration to move projects from concept to commissioning. The company’s global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors enable coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$2.8B
Headquarters
Epsom, United Kingdom
Founded
1938

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