About this role
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
The Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer is accountable for leading the execution of capital projects, providing advanced technical expertise and project leadership in the design, development, and optimization of electrical systems and instrumentation for major industrial initiatives. This role ensures successful project delivery from preliminary engineering through commissioning, with a focus on safety, compliance, budget control, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate for this role will be a proven leader with expertise in complex projects, instrumentation, hazardous area classifications, and power distribution systems. Skilled in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and influencing cross-functional teams, with strong project management knowledge and excellent communication skills.
What You'll Do:
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- Lead the engineering design, and execution of large-scale capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational priorities.
- Oversee all phases of project delivery, including scope development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and ensure adherence to Nutrien Project Management Processes.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve cost-effective and timely outcomes.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver high-quality solutions and resolve project challenges.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for electrical systems, instrumentation, and control strategies, ensuring technical excellence throughout project execution.
- Identify and implement advanced technologies to improve system performance, reliability, and safety.
- Ensure all capital projects adhere to applicable codes (CSA, NEC, IEC), safety standards, and corporate policies.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans for electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to senior management and stakeholders.
- Foster strong relationships with internal and external partners to support project success.
- Provide guidance and technical training to junior engineers and technicians.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience as an electrical and instrumentation engineer within industrial environments (oil & gas, petrochemical, or manufacturing preferred).
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- Expertise in electrical design software and advanced control systems (Honeywell PLC, Modicon DCS).
- F&G alarm systems, control and relay logic, actuators, PLC hardware and programming, DCS hardware, OT network, control systems interfaces and HVAC design and control.
- Excellent knowledge of the standards/codes: CEC, NFPA, IEEE, NEC and IEC/ISA.
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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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About Nutrien
We are committed to being the leading provider of agricultural inputs in each of our markets. We will attract and retain outstanding employees by motivating and rewarding them for their accomplishments in providing exceptional service to our valued customers.
Nutrien Ag Solutions was established in 2018, but predecessor companies began operating as early as 1859. A lot has changed since then. Advancements in technology allow for more effective growing methods while minimizing environmental impacts. We've welcomed more operations into our family and expanded our product and service offerings. Our reach has become global as we are now part of a network of retailers that spans three continents. Despite all those changes, we have never lost sight of the American farmers and the work they do. Decade after decade, we're here to provide the best technologies, tools and products so you can focus on what you do best - grow.
Operated by Nutrien Retail, Nutrien Ag Solutions is a unit of Nutrien Ltd., the world’s largest agriculture inputs company. Nutrien is comprised of four business units: Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potash and Retail.
Nutrien Retail continues to grow its international and North American presence. In the past five years, approximately 250 independent retailers have been added to the growing family of Nutrien Ag Solutions.
What you'll do
- Lead the engineering design and execution of large-scale capital projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Oversee all phases of project delivery, including scope development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
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