Lead Instrument

Vista Projects is an integrated industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their projects and operations. Our proven project execution process is based on a “single source of truth” model that eliminates the potential for inefficient engineering designs, cost overruns and project completion delays. We believe the world needs industrial projects and that intelligent engineering data can increase the likelihood of innovative solutions getting to market. Over the years, our multi‑discipline teams have conceptualized and designed some of the most challenging and successful industrial processing projects in the North American energy sector. Vista has established itself as a trusted industrial engineering partner for all types of projects, from conceptual studies and pilots to large‑scale commercial expansions. The benefits of our approach apply to new asset developments and brownfield optimization projects across several industrial markets. This includes biofuels and produced water treatment to natural gas and petrochemical processing. We are headquartered in Calgary and maintain a satellite office in Houston. The Lead Instrumentation & Control Engineer oversees a team responsible for designing various aspects of energy industry projects from inception to completion. Project Planning and Management: Develop and manage scopes of work, man‑hour estimates, schedules, and priorities for projects or proposals Plan, allocate, and review work programs, ensuring alignment with project demands and timely updates to Vista’s platforms (e.g., Update project schedules weekly, marking task statuses and identifying potential delays, in coordination with Project Management Team Leadership and Supervision: Supervise and mentor the engineering team throughout the design and development phases, providing expertise and direction on engineering solutions Assign and review the work of discipline engineering staff, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project requirements Technical Expertise and Design Oversight: Guide the design and delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, Vista, and client specifications Review vendor or subcontractor quotations, drawings, and specifications for technical adequacy and conformance with project requirements Approve discipline deliverables and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of design standards, checklists, and procedures Attend status meetings with clients, project management, and suppliers to coordinate activities and address project needs Communicate changes to work plans or resourcing needs through change management processes to project stakeholders Quality and Compliance Assurance: Ensure adherence to Vista's Quality Management System (QMS) and maintain current knowledge of industry and regulatory standards Authenticate documentation with a professional engineering stamp as required Instrumentation and Control Design: Create and review I/O lists, instrument wiring drawings, loop diagrams, and UPS load requirements Design PLC and fiber optic panels, control system architecture, and prepare related specifications and design criteria Prepare and review shutdown keys, cause and effect diagrams, control narratives, and philosophies Develop engineering work packages and review instrument location and wiring drawings Provide technical support to vendors for DCS/SIS/FG panel design and fabrication, as well as mechanical/electrical equipment Offer construction support and assist in the negotiation of critical engineering issues Ten‑plus years of progressive experience in facilities engineering and design in the energy industry Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering or applied science Ability to work and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers including process, mechanical, civil, structural & architectural, electrical, instrumentation & controls, and piping Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Strong organizational skills, technical competence and attention to detail Ability to meet safety requirements to attend site visits 12 years or more of experience as a fully qualified engineer, with five years’ experience in the energy industry ~ Three or more years of experience leading an engineering team in an EPC environment Vista offers all employees a stimulating, fast‑paced and challenging work environment where you will contribute to the interesting municipal and industrial engineering projects. We also provide a robust recruitment process, an entrepreneurial team, a strong value‑based philosophy, competitive compensation and benefits including a performance‑linked variable pay program, company‑sponsored social events, team sports, flexible work schedules, half‑day Fridays, free parking, and an organization that values and encourages diversity. A stimulating, fast‑paced and