Principal Process Automation & Controls Engineer

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Summary:

The Principal Process Automation & Controls Engineer is responsible for providing control system engineering support for industrial facilities and projects. The role requires an experienced, self-sufficient professional who can work directly with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to execute control system improvements, troubleshooting, operational support, and the development of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineering deliverables with minimal supervision.

This position requires advanced hands-on Emerson DeltaV configuration experience. The successful candidate must be capable of independently configuring, modifying, troubleshooting, and supporting DeltaV control systems in operating facilities and project environments.

A key responsibility of this position is the preparation, review, and execution of I&C engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through commissioning and startup.

This role will act as an owner's representative to the client and will be based full-time in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineering deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including:
  • Control Narratives
  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
  • Cause-and-Effect Matrices
  • Instrument Indexes
  • I/O Lists
  • PLC and DCS Logic Diagrams
  • Loop Drawings
  • Alarm Philosophy and Rationalization Documentation
  • Test Procedures
  • Commissioning and Startup Packages
• Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Emerson DeltaV control systems.
• Execute control strategy modifications, graphics development, module configuration, alarming changes, and system troubleshooting.
• Support DeltaV system upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management activities.
• Work directly with operations and maintenance personnel to identify and resolve process control issues.
• Review and interpret existing control programs and system documentation.
• Provide technical leadership for DCS, PLC, SIS, and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Support commissioning, startup, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate with automation, instrumentation, operations, and maintenance teams to improve reliability, performance, and safety.
• Independently prioritize and execute assigned work with minimal direction.
• Travel up to 25% as required to support project execution, commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and business needs throughout North America.

What you will bring:

Technical and Industry Experience:

• Significant industrial controls and automation experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting operating facilities and industrial projects.
• Extensive hands-on Emerson DeltaV configuration experience is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience configuring DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, graphics, alarms, historian interfaces, communications, and operator workstations is required.
• Proven experience developing, reviewing, and executing Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) engineering deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience producing:
  • Control Narratives
  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
  • Cause-and-Effect Matrices
  • Instrument Indexes
  • I/O Lists
  • Logic Diagrams
  • Loop Drawings
  • Commissioning Documentation
• Strong understanding of process control principles, alarms, interlocks, regulatory control strategies, and safety systems.
• Experience working directly with operators, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams.
• Proven ability to work independently and quickly become productive in unfamiliar operating environments.

Technical Skills

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Mandatory:

• Emerson DeltaV Configuration and Administration

Preferred Experience:

• Honeywell Experion PKS
• Honeywell TDC 3000 / HPM
• Foxboro I/A Series
• ABB 800xA
• Yokogawa CENTUM

Safety Systems

• Triconex Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

PLC Platforms

• Rockwell ControlLogix
• Siemens PCS7 / S7
• Schneider Electric

Additional Technical Skills

• HMI and SCADA systems
• Industrial communications (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet)
• Control system cybersecurity awareness
• Control system lifecycle support and vendor coordination
• Safety Instrumented Systems lifecycle support
• Alarm management and control system optimization
• FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup support

Desired Experience

• Experience supporting industrial process, manufacturing, energy, mining, refining, petrochemical, pipeline, power generation, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience with DeltaV system migrations and version upgrades.
• Experience with integrated DeltaV architectures and system expansion projects.
• Brownfield modifications and operational support.
• Functional safety and alarm management knowledge.
• Knowledge of integrated plant operations and production optimization.
• Experience supporting multi-discipline engineering projects through design, implementation, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Experience working within an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) environment is considered a strong asset.

Location Requirements

• Position will initially be based in Calgary, Alberta.
• The successful candidate must be comfortable working directly with operations and engineering personnel supporting Calgary-area operations.
• Following an anticipated transition period of approximately one year, the successful candidate must demonstrate a willingness to relocate to Edmonton, Alberta to support long-term operational requirements.
• Relocation assistance may be provided in accordance with company policy.

Key Attributes

The ideal candidate is:

• A hands-on DeltaV specialist capable of contributing immediately.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with operators, maintenance personnel, and engineering staff.
• Comfortable taking ownership of work with minimal onboarding.
• Results-oriented and proactive in identifying and solving problems.
• Able to function effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong in technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time and relocate to Edmonton after approximately 1 year in Calgary as business requirements evolve.

Education - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Computer, Process Control, or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility is preferred.

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects locally and internationally.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.