Instrumentation Designer

Cybertech Automation designs and implements Industrial Control Systems and Industrial Software for clients spanning multiple industries. By providing Automation focused manpower (EI&C) and project execution services, Cybertech helps clients implement new control solutions, or simply maintain and upgrade legacy systems. Technologies the company specializes in includes: SCADA/HMI, PLC, DCS and SIS Control Systems. Cybertech boasts 25+ years of experience working throughout North America via its offices in Edmonton and Calgary Alberta as well as Pittsburgh PA. Milestone projects include full SCADA replacements, nationwide HMI and PLC upgrade programs, migration of critical DCS systems, and data integration including advanced analytics . Cybertech is able to not only design and configure your control system, but also bring field level expertise for commissioning and start-up.

Cybertech Automation is looking for an Intermediate. We need your skills to help with onsite Engineering projects to support/design on the instrumentation on all phases of a project. A strong candidate would be an instrument designer who is open to be cross trained on control systems (DCS, SIS, PLC) to design, issue & commissioning instrument construction work packages. Where typically 80% of your time would be in the engineering/designing process and 20% of your time would be commissioning your packages in large petrochemical refineries.

Your Key Responsibilities:

- Evaluates, selects, specifies, and designs instrumentation specified systems or products for a project.

- Engages in the development of design through verbal, written, and visual methods including sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and redlines.

- Supports or leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner reps, contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors.

- Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis sessions, and basic cost estimating.

- Assists other project leads with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.

- Supports or leads the preparation and coordination of any required project specifications.

- Performs calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software.

- Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the Automation team.

- Leads and / or works on multiple projects when required.

- Member of technical team developing instrumentation and controls deliverables including but not limited to instrument datasheets; instrument selection; instrument installation drawings; instrument index; instrumentation calculations; shutdown keys; control narratives; control system architecture and network details; control system panel designs; I/O assignments and wiring schematics.

- P&ID development input and support.

- Participates in HAZOP and various other process safety assessment, evaluation, and design sessions.

- Participates in constructability reviews.

- Field instrumentation specifications and material requisition development.

- Field calibrations, QA/QC of field installations.

- Multidiscipline vendor equipment package reviews and vendor documentation reviews for purchased instrumentation and control equipment.

- Coordination with other disciplines to meet project schedule and deliverables requirements.

- Preparation of construction work packages.

- Project team communication.

Qualifications:

- P. Eng./ P.L. Eng. designation with Apega or Journeyman Certification required.

- Minimum 7+ years experience as an Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer/Technician

- Strong working knowledge of P&ID’s, instrumentation, and control systems design (PLC/PAC/RTU/DCS/HMI/SCADA), networking, process automation, etc.

- Strong problem-solving skills

- Extensive knowledge of instrumentation selection for various processes

- Valid Class 5 driver’s license

- Strong interpersonal skills combined with a positive, team-oriented attitude.

- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written