EngineerSpecialist - Instrumentation

About the Role

Kent is looking for an experienced Instrumentation Engineer to join our Engineering team in Calgary, Alberta. This role will support the design, development, and execution of instrumentation and control systems for industrial projects within the energy sector.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, providing technical expertise throughout all phases of project delivery, from conceptual design through detailed engineering, procurement support, construction, commissioning, and startup.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive community, and we’re a disability-friendly employer. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop instrumentation engineering deliverables including instrument specifications, data sheets, instrument indexes, loop diagrams, hook-ups, cable schedules, and installation details.
• Prepare and review P&IDs, control narratives, cause and effect diagrams, and control system architecture documentation.
• Perform instrumentation sizing and selection for pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement devices.
• Support the design of control systems including PLC, DCS, SIS, and SCADA interfaces.
• Develop material requisitions and provide technical bid evaluations for instrumentation equipment.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and civil disciplines to ensure integrated project execution.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, constructability, and design review meetings.
• Review vendor documentation and ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable codes.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Resolve technical queries and support field engineering activities as required.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Promote compliance with Kent’s HSSEQ standards and client-specific engineering procedures.

In addition to these responsibilities, you may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by your supervisor or management, within the reasonable scope of your skills, capabilities, and role. This allows for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization.

What You Bring

Education and Certification

• A Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
• A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration with APEGA, is considered an asset.

Experience

• Typically, 5 to 10 years of instrumentation engineering experience within the oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or industrial sectors.
• Experience preparing instrumentation engineering deliverables for EPC and brownfield projects is essential.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, SIS, and SCADA systems is preferred.
• Experience with Smart. Plant Instrumentation (SPI), Auto. CAD, or other engineering design software is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities is considered an asset.
• Experience Level: 10 years preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design principles, field instrumentation, and control systems.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards including ISA, IEC, CSA, API, and Canadian electrical codes.
• Working knowledge of hazardous area classification requirements and intrinsically safe design practices.

Communication and Core Competencies

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with a client-focused mindset.
• Strong technical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable to changing project requirements and schedules.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Committed to continuous improvement and safe work practices.

Details About the Role

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Relocation Required: No
• Travel Required: Occasional travel to client sites or project locations as required.
• Contract Type: Part-time

Our Commitment to HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

About Us

Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts.

So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

Our Purpose and Beliefs

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. These beliefs define and direct us every day:

• We PLAY BIG
• We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
• We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
• We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Our Vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences, and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries.

Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.