Controls Engineer

Overview

Instrumentation and Controls Engineering — Full-time or part-time position

DEG engineering Inc - Calgary, Alberta

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join our team of professionals. You\'ll work on diverse projects for major clients in the Oil and Gas Industry, contributing to our vendor-neutral approach while handling everything from MOC (Management of Change) to Capital Projects.

What You\'ll Do

Design and engineer Control Systems, System Integration, Shutdown Keys, Control Philosophies, and P&IDs

Program, commission, and startup projects using multiple PLC and DCS platforms

Work on projects ranging from MOC (Management of Change) to Capital Projects for major clients in the Oil and Gas Industry

Create advanced PID control tuning and loop optimization strategies

Develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and Control Narratives

Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

Collaborate on typical 3-4 month project cycles with project teams of 1-2 professionals

Maintain our commitment to "ZERO LOSSES" in Health, Safety, and Environment

Technical Skills Required

Control System Platforms: PLC Programming: Rockwell Automation (RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000), Siemens (TIA Portal, Step 7), Schneider Electric (Unity Pro/EcoStruxure), GE (Proficy Machine Edition)

DCS Platforms: Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa CENTUM, ABB 800xA

Safety Systems: Triconex Tristation, Honeywell Safety Manager, HIMA

HMI/SCADA Systems: Wonderware InTouch/System Platform, Ignition, FactoryTalk View, GE iFIX/Cimplicity, WinCC

Programming Languages: Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart (SFC)

Industrial Communications: Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, HART, OPC UA

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree in Controls, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline
• APEGA registration required (or ability to obtain within specified timeframe)
• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in oil and gas
• Strong knowledge of process automation concepts (batch, continuous, discrete manufacturing)
• Experience with alarm management, interlock systems, and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL)
• Understanding of IEC 61511, ISA, NFPA, NEC standards
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary team collaboration

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision coverage, and Health Spending Account for individual and family flexibility
• APEGA membership fees covered
• Professional development opportunities including conference attendance and continuing education
• Growth opportunities with our expanding Dallas office (DEG US LLC)
• Diverse project exposure from MOC to Capital Projects