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Principal Pipeline SCADA Systems Engineer


Company : WorleyParsons


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2026-04-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Principal Pipeline SCADA Systems Engineer (CAL01UJ) Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (preferred). Other Locations: CAN-AB-Edmonton. Job Type: Consultant. Schedule: Full-time. Employment Type: Employee. Job Posting: Apr 22, 2026. Unposting Date: May 23, 2026. 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, frontend studies, system architecture development, engineering execution, and operational improvement of pipeline monitoring and control systems. Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities Act as a Pipeline SCADA subject matter expert supporting consulting, studies, and project delivery assignments. Provide frontend 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 longdistance and remote pipeline operations. Frontend 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 safetyrelated 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, owners 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 selfstarter 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 nontechnical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. Adaptable to varied client needs and project contexts. Education Qualifications, Accreditation, Training Required: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or Computer Engineering). Eligibility to obtain Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada. Preferred: Experience in the pipeline, midstream, or oil and gas sector. Project management experience in relevant domains. Additional Information Worley Consulting offers the opportunity to work on complex, highimpact pipeline and energy infrastructure projects, while developing a longterm consulting career supported by technical excellence, global collaboration, and professional growth. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr