Instrumentation & Controls Designer

The first and primary assignment of this role is an exciting Renewable Energy Mega-Project in Pumped Storage Hydro Power Generation.

Reporting to the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, the Instrumentation & Controls Designer / Technologist will support the preparation of instrumentation, controls, automation, industrial network, and vendor package integration deliverables for utility and heavy industrial projects.

The successful candidate will assist with design drawings, documentation, vendor drawing review, interdisciplinary coordination, and support for construction and commissioning activities. This role is well suited for a designer, technologist, or developing I&C professional with experience in industrial controls, instrumentation, panel design, wiring diagrams, and related project documentation.

Sectors served by Magna IV Engineering include power utilities, gas and oil, bulk material handling, pulp and paper, industrial substations, generation facilities, co-generation units, hydroelectric facilities, and other heavy industrial clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performance of some or all of the following, under the direction of a Project Manager or Lead Engineer:

Design & Technical Support

Performance of some or all the following, under the direction of a Lead Engineer, Senior Designer, or Project Manager:

Prepare and revise control panel layouts, PLC panel layouts, remote I/O panel layouts, junction box layouts, and related control system drawings

Prepare and revise control schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, interconnection diagrams, termination drawings, cable schedules, and installation details

Prepare and maintain instrument indexes, I/O lists, instrument datasheets, loop sheets, cable schedules, and related design documentation

Assist with control system architecture, industrial network layouts, communication interfaces, and vendor package integration requirements

Support the selection and specification of field instrumentation

Assist with control narratives, sequences of operation, alarm requirements, permissives, interlocks, and shutdown logic

Support PLC, HMI, and SCADA design requirements, including operator interface layouts, alarms, trends, reports, and system functionality

Review vendor drawings and documentation for alignment with project requirements, client standards, and constructability

Coordinate with engineers, designers, vendors, contractors, and other disciplines to support complete and accurate design packages

Support quality reviews by checking drawings, lists, schedules, and design packages for accuracy, consistency, and completeness

Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, loop checks, functional testing, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities as required

Maintain organized project documentation, drawing files, redlines, markups, and design records

Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing

Success Measurements

Success of the I&C Designer / Technologist will be based on the following core metrics:

Completion of assigned design deliverables with minimal errors during quality reviews

Ability to complete assigned work within expected budgets and schedules

Quality, accuracy, consistency, and completeness of drawings, lists, schedules, and design documentation

Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, designers, programmers, vendors, and other project stakeholders

Continued development of technical skills, design knowledge, and project execution capabilities

Engineering Degree or Technologist Diploma

A minimum 4 years experience in instrumentation, controls and automation design

Must have a valid drivers’ license and be able to travel (within North America)

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SKILLS & ASSETS

Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, automation, and industrial network systems in utility, generation, and heavy industrial environments

Ability to prepare and revise I&C design deliverables, including panel layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, cable schedules, termination drawings, instrument indexes, I/O lists, datasheets, and related documentation

Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, remote I/O, industrial communication systems, network layouts, and vendor package integration

Ability to support the development of control narratives, sequences of operation, alarms, permissives, interlocks, and shutdown logic

Ability to review vendor drawings and documentation for alignment with project requirements, client standards, constructability, and system integration needs

Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and ability to produce accurate and complete drawings and documentation

Positive attitude, self-motivated, reliable, safety-focused, and dedicated to providing exceptional client service

Willingness to travel, work flexible shifts as required, and work in office, site, or home-office environments

Willingness to work on an hourly basis, including above and below 40-hour weeks during swings in workload, with an average full-time workload of 40 hours per week

Where Potential Powers Progress

At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people - their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.

From our 39+ locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.

Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people - innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers - all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.

Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.

Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.

Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.

Core Values:

People: The core of our success.

Safety: It’s in our DNA.

Strategic: We forge our own future.

Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.

Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.

Company Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 20 hours per week or more. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, RRSP with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check prior to being cleared to start employment. A drug screen and/or Motor Vehicle Record check may also be required based on the job responsibilities of the position.