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Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

Oakville, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 27, 2026
1 position

US$90,000–US$110,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Mar 24, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Design electrical and instrumentation systems for complex water-treatment projects, including instrument selection and documentation, low-voltage control systems, panels, schematics, and network architectures. Lead technical work and support project teams through bidding, production, customer factory acceptance tests, and commissioning while managing scope, budget, schedule, and risks.

Job details

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. Job Description Job Summary As part of the Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) Engineering, you will work collaboratively with a cross-functional engineering team executing custom project designs, meeting customer expectations, quality, schedule, budget, and ensuring project risks are mitigated. This is a Senior role within the team, the chosen individual will complete the electrical and/or instrumentation design for a wide range of water technologies on complex projects in addition to acting as a technical lead and mentor new/junior team members. There is also the possibility of leading a team of EI&C Engineers on large, complex projects. This role will include performing instrument selections, instrument/automatic valve lists and datasheets, instrument installation details, electrical panel design including panel schematics, I/O lists, VFD/Starter selections, supporting our production facilities, participating in customer facing factory acceptance tests and assisting through commissioning. Key Characteristics Ability to collaborate in and lead cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings. Proven ability to develop and follow procedures and standards, while extrapolating new concepts from established standards. Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia products and systems. Duties & Responsibilities Read, interpret and comment on engineering documents, including P&IDs, GAs, process design guidelines, return of experience, and engineering best practices guides. Interpret, comment and follow complex, extensive contract and customer specifications. Perform required calculations and select the appropriate instrumentation for water treatment facilities as well as all supporting documentation (instrument lists, termination drawings, instrument datasheets, etc.) with operator and equipment safety in mind. Manage budget, scope, schedule and proactively report risks and opportunities to project teams. Select equipment and design complex low voltage industrial control systems in compliance with UL and CEC for water treatment facilities, including; single line diagrams/load lists, I/O lists, panel design and schematics, and network architectures, loop diagrams, etc. Support project bids, provide technical guidance and lead creative solutions to meet customer requirements. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experience with design of complex low voltage industrial control systems in compliance with UL and CEC Experience designing control panels and selecting equipment for use in Class 1 Div 2 areas Excellent problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including coordinating, reporting, documentation, and presentations). Education & Experience Required: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree. Experienced with complex industrial control system design. Minimum of 10 years of relevant or related experience. Valid passport and driver’s license. Preferred: Understanding of hydraulics and fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Understanding of basic water chemistry. Strong focus on customer relationships (external/internal). Understands balance between customer and Veolia teams. Experience with control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, HMI and SCADA design and programming. Basic technical knowledge in the field of industrial control systems. Understanding of Low Voltage Power Distribution System design. Working Conditions Occasional travel (15%) for client meetings, customer site visits and/or visits to other Veolia offices. Hybrid office work. Three days a week in the office. Additional Information At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include: Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Parental Leave 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching! Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. ****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity**** Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent degree, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and experience designing complex industrial control systems. Candidates must hold a valid passport and driver’s license and demonstrate knowledge of UL and CEC compliance; PLC, HMI, and SCADA experience and familiarity with water processes are preferred.