Instrumentation & Controls Design Engineer (Entry Level)

CRB

Mississauga, CAhybridPosted Jul 10, 2026
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About the role

Company Description

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world - those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

Job Description

The Entry-Level AIC Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of automation systems to support manufacturing processes, equipment, critical systems and facility infrastructure. This role will have the ability to successfully support the execution of all phases of design. The individual shall begin to display working knowledge of standard industry Automation/Control System hardware components, and construction document set preparation by generating specifications and data sheets for instrumentation and schematics and plan drawings for control system fabrication and installation. Project work will be under the direction of a more experienced engineer and may include all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. Tasks will include utilizing computer-aided drafting and engineering software to identify and define automation systems, relevant components and their operational requirements for projects.

Responsibilities

Works under the direction and guidance of a more experienced engineer to execute design responsibilities.

Designs automation systems of basic complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines.

Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.

Performs sizing calculations for control elements, instrumentation/device selections and other engineering calculations of basic complexity as required to confirm project requirements are met.

Develops automation systems documentation in the form of narratives, reports, drawings and diagrams to be used for construction of basic complexity.

Utilizes various platforms to execute work, such as Microsoft Office products, available BIM software and instrumentation and automation vendor platforms.

Attends professional development activities.

Conducts basic field investigations to integrate the design with existing systems and structures.

May work on one or more projects simultaneously as directed by a Supervisor.

Qualifications

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in discipline-specific area of study (ChemE, ME or EE)

0 to 3 years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant design firm experience

Fundamentals of Engineering exam registration or completion

Fundamental experience with performing instrumentation and controls engineering calculations, and developing and implementing instrumentation and control system design

Fundamental experience with the electrical code

Ability to interface with client and external partners

Fundamental experience conducting field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting

Proficient with fundamental internal cross-discipline project team coordination

Proficient at fundamental discipline design calculations under the supervision of an Engineer

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Additional Information

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