Instrumentation Engineer

Sudbury, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 20, 2026
1 position

$130,000–$145,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for stamping drawings, designing control systems, and commissioning industrial instrumentation. They will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team while managing project deliverables and budgets.

Job details

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Instrumentation Engineer, you will be responsible for stamping drawings and schematics, contributing to backfill plant design, commissioning instrumentation and industrial control systems and providing technical leadership and mentorship to staff within the team. You’ll play a key role on our busy and growing Sudbury team. Responsibilities: Provide E&I engineering technical support, working with teams to deliver solutions Prepare design deliverables, including datasheets, process control, diagrams, plot plans, control schematics, and engineering work packages, including installation details, control panel design, and termination details Define the scope of work, budget and schedule along with the team Conduct detailed reviews and authenticate deliverables Participate in project meetings between engineering, project management, operations, and clients Extensive experience leading and delivering instrumentation and controls engineering within mining or heavy industrial sectors Strong expertise in PLC, DCS, SCADA systems, and process automation platforms Proven ability to develop control narratives, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and I/O lists Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational support in industrial environments Strong understanding of safety systems, hazardous area classification, and applicable codes and standards Ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior staff while maintaining high technical excellence Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $145,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement Qualifications/Education/Memberships: 10-15 years of combined consulting and mining industry experience Experience and capabilities to thoroughly check I&C deliverables Relevant experience in commissioning instrumentation and industrial control systems Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) Willingness and ability to travel as required This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants. SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 10-15 years of experience in the mining or heavy industrial sectors and hold a degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering. A professional engineering registration (P.Eng) is required, along with strong expertise in PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.