Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer!

Permanent | Full‑Time | On site
Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits, pension, and relocation assistance

Take a lead role in keeping the Power Plant's critical control, electrical, network, and information technology systems reliable, secure, and ready for the future.

As the Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer, you may spend your day analyzing process data to troubleshoot an equipment issue, planning an upgrade to the plant control network, preparing engineering documentation for a system modification, or collaborating with maintenance, IT, operations, and external specialists. This is a hands-on technical role where your expertise will directly support safe plant operations, cybersecurity compliance, system performance, and the reliability of essential generation infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Support the maintainence, and improvement of the Power Plant's control, electrical, network, server, and OT systems.
• Investigate technical issues, analyze process data and event histories, and recommend solutions that improve reliability and performance.
• Plan and support system upgrades, equipment replacements, and plant systems modifications.
• Prepare engineering documentation (drawings, specifications and work packages) and ensure system changes follow established processes and technical standards.
• Support cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and electrical protection and control systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, IT, consultants, and regulatory partners to deliver projects and resolve issues.
• Provide ad-hoc technical support for critical plant systems.

What you bring

• Broad knowledge of industrial control systems, electrical systems, networking, cybersecurity, and industrial process systems and equipment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to interpret technical drawings, system information, and process data.
• Sound engineering judgment and the ability to make independent decisions in a complex operating environment.
• Experience planning technical projects, preparing documentation, and managing multiple priorities.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical information to a variety of audiences.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience as a Professional Engineer in industrial electrical, controls, and instrumentation.
• Professional membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
• Previous experience in electrical power generation is considered an asset.
• A management-approved combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Server Platforms, VMware, networking, storage and backup systems, and OT security technologies (firewalls, intrusion protection, etc.) is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with design of electrical power systems (up to 69 kV) and equipment is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with design of instrumentation and tubing systems on electrical generating and/or steam generation systems and equipment is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with design of controls systems (field devices through to network connections) is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with the requirements of regulatory agencies such as ABSA, AESO, and the AER is considered an asset.
• This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, which includes testing for cannabis use.

Build your career and your life in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat offers professionals the opportunity to take on interesting, technically significant work without sacrificing quality of life.

Here, you can enjoy:

• Short and manageable commutes
• Accessible housing options
• Established, family-friendly neighbourhoods
• Parks, trails, recreation facilities, and outdoor activities
• A sunny, four-season climate
• A welcoming community with the amenities needed for work and everyday life
• A strong regional employment base that may provide career opportunities for accompanying partners or spouses

It's a place where professionals can build a career and raise a family, without sacrificing interesting technical work.

Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are looking for meaningful work, technical depth, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to influence real assets with a visible community impact, we would like to hear from you.

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