Principal Pipeline SCADA Systems Engineer
Worley Consulting Group
Canada

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Worley 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.

We 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.

We 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.

This position supports Worley Consulting’s growing midstream and pipeline automation capability in Canada, with a preferred location in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to provide specialist consulting and technical leadership in Pipeline SCADA systems for onshore oil, gas, and energy infrastructure. The Principal Pipeline SCADA Systems Engineer will support clients in strategy, front‑end studies, system architecture development, engineering execution, and operational improvement of pipeline monitoring and control systems.

This role combines deep technical SCADA expertise with practical consulting experience, supporting decision‑making, business case development, and delivery of fit‑for‑purpose digital pipeline solutions that improve safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

This is a full‑time hybrid position based at a Worley office location in Canada (Calgary or Edmonton preferred).

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Act as a Pipeline SCADA subject matter expert supporting consulting, studies, and project delivery assignments.
Provide front‑end consulting support, including scope definition, option evaluation, system philosophies, and asset automation strategies.
Support and lead SCADA system architecture development for pipelines, including RTUs, PLCs, communications networks, SCADA host platforms, and integration with field instrumentation.
Develop and review key deliverables such as:
- Control and SCADA philosophies
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Control narratives and Cause & Effect matrices
- I/O databases and system architecture diagrams
- Alarm management and cybersecurity concepts
Support pipeline applications including remote pipeline monitoring, block valve automation, pump and compressor stations, flow measurement, custody transfer, and leak detection interfaces.
Participate in process safety and operability studies, including HAZOP, LOPA, SIS/SIL reviews, and model or design reviews.
Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, piping, civil, construction, and digital specialists.
Assist with and progressively lead proposal development, execution planning, cost estimates, and schedules.
Support procurement activities including RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and vendor document reviews.
Provide construction, commissioning, and startup support as required, including site visits and system validation.
Maintain a strong consulting mindset with a focus on client value, delivery quality, schedule, and cost performance.
Collaborate across Worley offices to enable integrated, blended consulting and execution teams.
Travel as required to support client engagements and field activities.

What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience

Proven experience delivering SCADA systems for pipeline or midstream oil and gas facilities including heater stations, meter stations, compressor stations, and import/export terminals.
Strong experience across SCADA, RTU, PLC, and communication systems used in long‑distance and remote pipeline operations.
Front‑end engineering experience including:
- SCADA system philosophy and architecture development
- Project scope definition and option studies
- Risk identification and mitigation strategies
Detailed design experience including:
- SCADA I/O databases, network architecture, and logic development
- Cause & Effect diagrams and alarm philosophies
- FAT, SAT, commissioning, and handover documentation
Provide technical leadership on safety-related automation systems, including interfaces between SCADA, Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and Fire & Gas (FGS).
Experience working through all phases of project delivery, from concept and feasibility through detailed engineering, commissioning, and operations support.
Familiarity with OT networks and industrial cybersecurity principles.
Experience with major control and SCADA platforms such as Emerson, Honeywell, Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, Yokogawa, or equivalent systems.
Experience in consulting, owner’s engineer, or advisory roles is an advantage.
Experience supporting or integrating Operator Training Systems (OTS) or dynamic simulation environments for operator training and operational readiness.

Consulting and Professional Skills

Strong self‑starter with an entrepreneurial and consulting mindset.
Practical experience in scoping, selling, and delivering consulting or engineering work.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Adaptable to varied client needs and project contexts.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or Computer Engineering).
Eligibility to obtain Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada.

Preferred:

P.Eng. designation.

Additional Information

Worley Consulting offers the opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact pipeline and energy infrastructure projects, while developing a long‑term consulting career supported by technical excellence, global collaboration, and professional growth.

Please note\: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

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 within Canada and overseas.

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 behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We 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.

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

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