Senior Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Oakville, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 12, 2026
1 position

$110,000–$125,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Apr 9, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead electrical, instrumentation, controls, and programming design for water treatment projects, including detailed electrical and process-control documentation, instrumentation selection, and automation deliverables. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and customers, conduct testing and commissioning support, and manage project scope, budget, schedule, risks, and opportunities.

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 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, goals, and ensuring project risks are mitigated. This role within the team, the chosen individual will complete the EI&C design for a wide range of water technologies. This role will include leading the design effort for Instrumentation, Electrical, Controls and Programming, 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 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. Design the complete detailed electrical design for water treatment facilities (single line diagrams, load lists, I/O lists, network architectures, panel design and schematics) with operator and equipment safety in mind. Design the complete detailed process control documents (Control Philosophy, Control Logic & Sequence Charts) for plant operation, for assigned projects. Perform FAT’s, CVT’s and checkouts as required. Engage in the development of automation deliverables including test plans, programs and network design. Manage budget, scope, schedule and proactively report risks and opportunities to project teams. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Experience with design of complex low voltage industrial control systems in compliance with UL and CEC Experience with instrument selection and design calculations Experience with control documentation, automation hardware and PLC/HMI programming Excellent problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including coordinating, reporting, documentation, and presentations). Qualifications Required: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited University or College. Experienced with complex industrial control system design. Minimum of 5 years of relevant or related experience. Valid passport and driver’s license. Preferred: Understanding of hydraulics, water chemistry and fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia products and systems. 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. Professional Engineer or EIT designation. Additional Information Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while leading a talented team. 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. We offer challenging and meaningful careers. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits. Compensation: The compensation 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: CAD 110,000 - CAD 125,000 annually. Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Parental Leave 401(k) Plan Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement We also offer... Opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career! Training in valuable skills Opportunity for new challenges. We’re growing! Strong leadership team! As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and considers all applications equally, without discrimination. ****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in Canada immediately; the employer will not sponsor applicants work authorization 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 the company, 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 an engineering bachelor's degree or equivalent, at least five years of relevant experience, experience designing complex industrial control systems, and a valid passport and driver's license. Candidates should have experience with low-voltage industrial systems, instrumentation, control documentation, and PLC/HMI programming; a Professional Engineer or EIT designation and knowledge of water processes are preferred.