PLC Engineer

DEG engineering Inc is a privately owned and operated engineering consulting firm specializing in Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Engineering. With our tagline "Engineering Made Simple," we break down complex problems to basic elements and deliver custom-tailored solutions across North America. Operating 24 / 7 from our Calgary headquarters with expansion in our Dallas office, we maintain an 85% client retention rate serving primarily the oil and gas industry.

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

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