Instrumentation Engineer - Water & Wastewater Group

R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Engineer with expertise in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to join our Water and Wastewater Team. You will contribute to projects involving assessment, planning, study, design, approval, and construction administration of public, Indigenous, and some private sector water and wastewater infrastructure. The role may be based in Mississauga, Guelph, Collingwood, Hamilton, Orangeville, or Woodstock with occasional travel to other offices.
What You’ll Be Doing   Developing instrumentation and control system designs, including P&IDs, layouts, and Process Control Narratives.
Designing and supporting SCADA system architectures, PLC programming, and communication protocols.
Guiding clients in selecting automation and instrumentation solutions that improve efficiency and reliability in treatment facilities.
Leading commissioning activities and troubleshooting systems to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
Bringing forward innovations such as cloud-based SCADA, IoT, and predictive analytics to strengthen water management.

Key Responsibilities   Prepare detailed engineering documents including reports, specifications, and drawings.
Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and performance evaluations.
Support construction and commissioning phases by reviewing submittals, testing systems, and assisting with startup.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, CAD staff, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects on time and within scope.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and industry regulations across all project work.
Develop proposals, cost estimates, and scopes of work to support business development.
What Success Looks Like In This Role   Projects move smoothly from concept through commissioning under your technical leadership.
Clients see you as a trusted advisor for SCADA and instrumentation solutions.
Systems you design and implement deliver measurable improvements in reliability, efficiency, and compliance.
Your contributions help Burnside win new work and build long-term client relationships.
You elevate the Water & Wastewater Team by introducing modern automation and digital control solutions.
What You Bring   A degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering (or related).
5+ years of SCADA and instrumentation experience in water/wastewater facilities.
Proven skills in PLC programming, SCADA platforms, and field instrumentation.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for control systems in critical infrastructure.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, particularly in the field.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills.
Stand-out Qualities Include   Project management or leadership experience.
Certifications in SCADA, PLCs, or industrial automation.
Why Choose Burnside?  Are you interested in working for an employer with a five-decade track record of building a great reputation with staff and clients? Burnside is a supportive team that values work/life balance and professional development.
We Offer   A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are core values
Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid opportunities
A competitive compensation and benefits package
RRSP company matching plan
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Potential for performance-driven bonuses
Wellbeing benefit
Active social committees
A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.
Company Profile – More About Us  Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing, values-driven, employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 450 staff. We work on a variety of projects across Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba. Our expertise spans multiple technical disciplines, including water and wastewater, asset management, environmental planning, GIS, and more.

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