About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to support upcoming FEED, detailed engineering, brownfield, and greenfield projects across multiple client programs in Canada. This role requires a highly experienced instrumentation professional with strong technical expertise in instrumentation and controls engineering, field execution support, and multidisciplinary coordination. The successful candidate will support the design, development, troubleshooting, and execution of instrumentation systems for industrial and energy sector facilities. This position will be based in our Calgary, Alberta office.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Instrumentation Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide senior-level instrumentation and control systems engineering support for projects and client initiatives
• Develop and review I&C deliverables, including instrument index, datasheets, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, hook-up drawings, control narratives/philosophy, Cause & Effect Diagrams, alarm list, Modbus Register.
• Support instrumentation sizing, selection, and specification activities for field instrumentation and control systems
• Ensure instrumentation designs comply with applicable client standards, codes, and industry best practices
• Provide expertise on engineering of control systems (DCS/PLC/ESD/SIS/FGS/MMS).

Engineering Leadership & Project Execution

• Support FEED and detailed engineering activities across multiple projects at Lead Engineer capacity
• Coordinate instrumentation engineering activities with process, electrical, mechanical, piping, and controls disciplines
• Participate in project planning, schedule development, and engineering progress tracking
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers/designers

Procurement & Vendor Coordination

• Develop Material Requisitions (MRQ/MRP) and support Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE)
• Interface with vendors for technical clarifications, package reviews, and equipment selection
• Review Vendor Data and Documentation (VDDR) to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Support procurement and fabrication activities related to instrumentation packages and systems

Field Support, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

• Support construction, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities as required
• Participate in site visits, walkdowns, constructability reviews, and field verification activities
• Assist with resolving field technical queries and instrumentation-related issues
• Support loop checks, commissioning procedures, and system testing activities

Systems, Documentation & Quality

• Ensure instrumentation documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with project execution requirements
• Support development and maintenance of engineering standards, specifications, and procedures
• Participate in quality reviews and interdisciplinary design checks
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities

Reporting & Coordination

• Participate in engineering coordination meetings and project reviews
• Provide input into project progress reporting, forecasting, and deliverable tracking

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:

Knowledge/Qualifications/Training/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• Active Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registration with APEGA required
• 10+ years of instrumentation engineering experience within oil & gas, energy, industrial, or EPC project environments
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design, control systems, field instrumentation, and industrial communication systems
• Experience supporting FEED, detailed engineering, brownfield, and greenfield projects
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards including CSA, IEC, ISA, and API codes and standards
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI/InTools) and AutoCAD considered an asset
• Strong understanding of hazardous area classification and instrumentation installation practices
• Proven expertise on SIS would be an asset.

Communication

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication abilities
• Able to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and project stakeholders

Behavior/Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong technical judgment
• Collaborative team player with leadership capability
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in fast-paced project environments

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

• Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• Relocation required: No
• Travel required: Minimal; occasional client site visits may be required
• Contract type: Full-time
• Experience level: 10+ years