The Opportunity
We are seeking a Junior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technologist to join our Energy and Resources consulting team. This position is intended for new graduates or early‑career professionals who are interested in developing a strong foundation in consulting‑based instrumentation and control system design.
The successful candidate will work as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary design team, supporting projects across North America. Our portfolio includes power generation and distribution, oil & gas, mining, renewable energy, and energy transition projects. This role offers structured mentorship, progressive responsibility, and exposure to a wide range of industrial facilities and project types.
Key Responsibilities
Under the guidance of experienced engineers and technologists, responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the preparation and coordination of technical specifications and engineering documentation
- Supporting the evaluation, selection, specification, and design of instrumentation and control systems
- Applying applicable codes, standards, and client‑specific requirements
- Developing design deliverables using sketches, diagrams, redlines, and electronic models
- Preparing instrument datasheets, material requisitions, and procurement support documentation
- Participating in technical bid evaluations (TBEs) and vendor drawing and submittal reviews, including responses to RFIs
- Assisting with the development of Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and providing construction‑phase support, as required
- Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and contractors
- Participating in client meetings, design reviews, and value engineering sessions
- Performing basic to intermediate instrumentation and control calculations using company and manufacturer tools
- Supporting quality control and design verification activities
- Managing multiple tasks while meeting project schedules and budgets
Technical Exposure and Deliverables
The successful candidate will gain experience supporting the preparation of:
- Instrument datasheets and instrument index
- Instrument selection and sizing calculations
- Shutdown keys and control narratives, alarm settings and logic documentation
- Control system architecture concepts and network layouts
- I/O lists, wiring schematics, and loop documentation
- P&ID development and interdisciplinary coordination
- HAZOPs (Hazard and Operability Studies) and other process hazard analysis activities
- Design and constructability reviews and field support activities
- Vendor package and equipment documentation
- Construction work packages and project communications
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Eligibility for registration with a professional or technical governing body (such as APEGA or ASET)
- Strong interest in instrumentation and control systems for industrial and energy applications
- Foundational knowledge of engineering principles
- Ability to produce accurate, well‑organized work and perform self‑checks for quality and completeness
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, and a demonstrated ability to learn software tools efficiently
- AutoCAD familiarity or experience is considered an asset.
Education and Experience
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent in Industrial Automation or Instrumentation & Controls
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Internship, co‑op, or summer experience in industrial, energy, or consulting environments is considered an asset
Why Join Our Team
- Structured mentorship from experienced instrumentation and controls professionals
- Exposure to diverse projects and industries early in your career
- A clearly defined path for technical and professional development
- Opportunity to develop strong fundamentals in engineering design, QA/QC, and project delivery within a consulting environment
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.
Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Eligibility for registration with a professional or technical governing body
- Strong interest in instrumentation and control systems for industrial and energy applications
- Foundational knowledge of engineering principles
- Ability to produce accurate, well-organized work and perform self-checks for quality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD familiarity or experience
What We Do
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
