Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all.

About the role

We are seeking a Control Systems Engineer with 10+ years of direct experience. Opportunities include developing and leading process instrumentation and control systems tasks on municipal water/wastewater management systems, power plants, industrial automation systems, microgrid control systems, combined heat and power (CHP) systems for utilities, universities, campuses, and industrial facilities.

Technical responsibilities include evaluation of existing systems and participation in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems for a variety of industrial applications. Plant control systems include Distributed Control Systems as well as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). You will work with P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, and procurement specifications; logic and SAMA diagrams; bid evaluation, construction support, and collaborate closely with the site engineering group during installation and commissioning of the designed control systems.

Responsibilities

• Technical Design & Analysis
  • Collect, interpret, and analyze data from various sources including reports, drawings, and tests to support comprehensive project planning and design development.
  • Prepare and review design computations and quantity estimates in accordance with project requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.
  • Prepare detailed project documentation, drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Direct designers and technicians in converting engineering designs into working drawings, ensuring technical accuracy.
  • Evaluate design alternatives and make appropriate recommendations based on technical analysis, cost-effectiveness, and project requirements.
• Client Relations & Project Coordination
  • Participate actively in client communications and attend both onsite and offsite meetings to discuss project specifics, technical requirements, and deliverable status.
  • Contribute to the development of probable design cost estimates and assist in the preparation of detailed project budgets aligned with scope.
  • Respond to client inquiries and requests for information in a timely and professional manner.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain thorough project documentation including calculations, correspondence, meeting minutes, and technical memoranda.
  • Maintain adherence to Stanley Consultants quality assurance and quality control standards as outlined in the quality manual.

Requirements

• Education & Licensure
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university required – BSEE preferred.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam taken and passed.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred but not required; must be able to attain PE license.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering design, analysis, and construction administration.
  • Experience with project coordination and multi-disciplinary team collaboration.

Benefits

• Member-Owned: Member-ownership aligns client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away: Numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards: Company stock ownership, generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and company policy. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.

Job location: Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | Des Moines, IA | or Minneapolis, MN
Job type: Hybrid