{"id":1322129,"url":"https://alion.io/job/worley-principal-process-automation-engineer","title":"Principal Process Automation Engineer","company":{"id":1818849,"name":"Worley","domain":"worley.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/worley-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Eightfold","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":36,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":9,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Calgary, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":93000,"max_usd":187000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":53},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-05-13T17:48:30Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T16:15:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":141,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":140},"description":"Principal Process Automation Engineer\nWorley Consulting Group\nCanada\nWorley Consulting. Be part of the solution.\nWorley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.\nWe partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently, secure and safeguard social license, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition.\nWe evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers’ decision making. We assist with asset strategy and selection, business case preparation, concept and feasibility studies, technology evaluation, energy strategies and asset operational excellence.\nPurpose:\nThe primary purpose of this role is to drive the growth and expansion of new business opportunities within the industrial automation sector by leveraging cutting-edge digital, technology, and autonomous solutions. The consultant will play a pivotal role in identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining operations.\nThis is a full-time hybrid position based at a Worley office location in Canada: Alberta, Ontario, or British Columbia.\nOverall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:\nStrong self-starter, entrepreneurial mindset and motivated.\nPractical consulting experience - including scoping, selling, and delivery.\nWork with Worley offices to share work and integrate staff on projects for a blended execution team. \nProject experience including coordinating interfaces with engineering partners, construction contractors, equipment manufacturers, system integrators and project management as well as technical disciplines including process, civil, structural, piping, mechanical, and electrical. \nDesire to expand role and be adaptable to client's needs.\nAssists, and later, leads the preparation of proposals, execution plans and budgets.\nProject experience working on all engineering phases within a project from concept through design and engineering, construction support, and commissioning/validation and handover.\nProject experience in the development and commissioning of complex automation projects.\nExcellent communication skills including ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, produce concise reports and presentations appropriate for all levels.\nTakes ownership for project success: delivery of target quality, cost management and customer satisfaction.\nProactively builds a knowledge base of tools and methodologies to drive productivity and growth.\nLead role in work process improvement.\nAbility to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.\nTravel as required for various field programs - can be 25-50% depending on project phase and assignment.\nWhat you will bring:\nTechnical and Industry Experience:\nSignificant experience with expertise in leading control systems projects in the industry. \nExperience in the following sectors a plus: Mining, LNG, petrochemical, oil and gas, and nuclear industries. \nSpecific front end engineering experience developing project scope, control system philosophy, systems architecture, processsafety studies, SIL determination, P&ID development and building TIC estimates a must.\nDetailed design experience should include:Selection, specification and procurement of field instrumentation.\nSelection, specification and procurement of BPCS/SIS systems.\nExperience with design deliverables such as instrument and IO indexes, written specifications, cause and effect diagrams, PLC / DCS / SIS Systems networking and architecture, binary logic diagrams, instrument datasheets, FAT & SAT protocols, proof test protocols, construction scope of works and project execution plans and schedules.\nExperience with operational technology (OT), specifically in areas such as network switch configuration, firewall setup, and machine configuration. Hands-on involvement with configuring and optimizing network switches to ensure seamless communication across devices, as well as implementing robust firewall policies to maintain network security and integrity. \n\nProven experience delivering SCADA systems for pipeline or midstream oil and gas facilities including heater stations, meter stations, compressor stations, and import/export terminals.Demonstrated experience with control and automation specifications, SOW development, RFQs, and technical bid evaluations in owner or consultant roles.\nProvide technical leadership on safety-related automation systems, including interfaces between SCADA, Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Fire & Gas (FGS)\nExperience supporting or integrating Operator Training Systems (OTS) or dynamic simulation environments for operator training and operational readiness.\n\nExperience working in the field with specific support for construction management, FAT and SAT, installation qualification, commissioning and handover.\nSystems experience should include major systems vendors such as Honeywell, Emerson, Triconex, Foxboro, Siemens, Rockwell.\nExperience in the full lifecycle of automation development, from planning, development, testing, commissioning and operations.\nSystems Configuration experience a plus.\nVisualization Configuration experience a plus.\nAccess Control System experience a plus.\nEducation - Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation Computer Systems). Must be eligible to obtain a P.Eng. license where the role is based.\nP.Eng. license preferred.\nAdditional Information:\nFor applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is CAD $166,832 to $245,341.\nApplication of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.\nPlease note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.\nWorley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.\nWe 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 behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.\nWe are committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require any accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.\nWe thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 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