Job Description
WaterSMART Solutions | A Hazen Company is seeking an Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer to join our Calgary, Alberta office. This role will serve as a Discipline Lead on water and wastewater projects across Canada and the United States, providing technical leadership and project delivery support. The successful candidate will work independently on projects, be a part of multidisciplinary teams, and act as a trusted technical advisor to clients. This position offers the opportunity to support I&C standards, project delivery approaches, and the evolution of OT and automation systems across the firm.
WaterSMART Solutions was founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2006 and was acquired by Hazen in late 2024. Hazen was founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation). We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Canada, the UK and Latin America.
Our work includes collaborative water management consulting and the planning, design, and construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
We provide competitive compensation and benefits packages and a flexible, hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
This is your opportunity to be part of our growing team of talented, motivated professionals
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Design
Serve as Lead for I&C systems on medium to large, complex water and wastewater projects
Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer I&C systems including PLC, SCADA, DCS, networking, data acquisition, trending, and alarm management systems
Develop I&C designs using sketches, P&IDs, control narratives, architecture diagrams, schematics, and installation details
Prepare technical memoranda, reports, studies, specifications, drawings, and construction documents
Develop process control descriptions for use by system integrators
Prepare and review cost estimates and participate in value analysis
Project & Client Management
Lead project coordination meetings with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, vendors, and owners
Participate in client requirement meetings and provide technical guidance throughout project execution
Develop and manage project scope, budget, staffing, schedules, and design approach
Oversee and manage multiple projects concurrently
Conduct constructability reviews and quality assurance/quality control reviews on own and peer projects
Review and approve contractor submittals and documentation
Perform field reviews during construction and prepare construction review documentation
Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), startup, and commissioning activities, providing direction to commissioning team
Business Development
Contribute I&C scopes, control narratives, and cost estimates for water and wastewater proposal
Translate utility operational needs into practical SCADA, PLC, and instrumentation solutions
Support client meetings and site assessments to identify control system modernization opportunities
Develop proposal and marketing content highlighting automation strategy and lifecycle value
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
Approximately 7-10 years of experience in Instrumentation & Controls design for water and wastewater facilities
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng.) license, or ability to obtain reciprocity within a defined timeframe
Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, and related standards)
Experience developing P&IDs, specifications, control system architectures, and construction documents
Ability to convey I&C requirements clearly to project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Plant 3D (or willingness to learn)
Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS and HMI configuration or programming preferred
What We Offer
Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and geographic location
Employer-matched retirement savings program
Vacation time commensurate with industry experience
Professional development support, including training, tuition reimbursement, and incentives for professional registration
Flexible hybrid work environment that supports work–life balance
Please apply with a cover letter and resume.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will only be responding to those candidates selected for an interview.
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