Instrumentation Technologist/Designer

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us. Our Energy & Process subsector supports clients from coast to coast—delivering projects ranging from small facilities to integrated megaprojects across upstream, midstream, downstream, and emerging energy-transition markets. Our work strengthens climate adaptation, protects biodiversity, advances low‑carbon solutions, and supports the responsible use of water and marine environments.

You’ll join our Process & Energy Electrical Group, reporting to the Manager of Instrumentation. You’ll design and support instrumentation systems used in natural gas pipeline compressor stations, refrigeration plants, oil pump stations, and related industrial facilities. This is your chance to work alongside passionate experts and contribute to projects that help our clients solve complex challenges and shape a more sustainable future.

Your Impact

• Develop and maintain P&IDs across all project phases, ensuring process control strategies are accurately represented.
• Build and update instrumentation indexes and datasheets to support clear, accurate engineering and procurement.
• Provide technical support throughout E&I design development, helping resolve challenges and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Contribute to TIC cost estimates and engineering/design hour forecasts that inform project planning.
• Prepare, verify, and assemble engineering calculations, specifications, and requisition packages for project issuance.
• Select instrumentation equipment aligned with client standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to verify compliance with specifications and project expectations.
• Lead technical bid evaluations and develop recommendations that support sound procurement decisions.
• Review vendor documentation to confirm alignment with design, safety, and operational requirements.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A technical diploma in instrumentation, electrical engineering technology, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar instrumentation-focused role, ideally within consulting or industrial project environments.
• Strong understanding of E&I installation requirements and constructability considerations.
• Experience supporting heavy industrial projects; oil & gas involvement is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with 3D CADD tools is an advantage.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to support complex technical deliverables.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. Proudly Canadian – A Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

• A global community of brilliant minds—your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities to tailor your career—your growth drives our success.
• Flexible work, real balance – We encourage you to prioritize what matters most in your life.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 – $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 – $92,900

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your journey with us.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

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