Senior Engineer In Instrumentation And Process Automation (lead)

SNC Lavalin

Multiple Locations, Canada
On-site
Control architectures (dcs, plc, scada)
Instrumentation equipment selection
Programming, fat, and commissioning
SNC Lavalin is seeking a Senior Engineer in Instrumentation and Process Automation to lead technical efforts on large-scale projects across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and providing mentorship to junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in automation platforms and strong bilingual communication skills, particularly in French and English

Job Summary

  • Act as a technical lead on large-scale projects, from requirements definition through commissioning.
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior or intermediate engineers and participate in technical reviews.
  • Benefit from competitive compensation, meaningful recognition, and a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

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SNC Lavalin is seeking a Senior Engineer in Instrumentation and Process Automation to lead technical efforts on large-scale projects across multiple sectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and providing mentorship to junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in automation platforms and strong bilingual communication skills, particularly in French and English.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Control architectures (DCS, PLC, SCADA)
  • Instrumentation equipment selection
  • Programming, FAT, and commissioning
  • Safety standards and GMP compliance
  • Technical mentorship
  • Client communication and satisfaction

Nice-to-have

  • Project management experience
  • MES systems knowledge
  • Validation-constrained projects

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Automated Production Engineering
  • Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
  • Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of automation platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Experion PKS, DeltaV)
  • Knowledge of ISA standards, machine safety, and regulated environments
  • Bilingualism (French/English)

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