Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

About the role

Stantec is a global firm with over 400 offices in over 6 continents, serving a wide variety of markets. The Water Division of Stantec partners with clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions addressing their unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Control systems engineering
• Process control strategy planning
• Automation designs
• Construction support services
• Planning studies with detailed analyses
• Designs related to water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations
• Equipment selection
• Equipment and communication network layouts
• Process control design coordination with other engineering disciplines
• Design activities including:
• Field review and evaluation of existing equipment, control systems (hardware and software) and control panels
• Preparation of conceptual reports and technical memorandums
• I&C engineering and analyses related to various water, wastewater, and industrial waste treatment facilities
• Support of engineering design projects and studies within multi-disciplinary teams
• Development of construction documents including:
• Drawings: Database driven Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's)
• Detailed control and communication network architecture diagrams
• Control panel details
• CCTV and Access Control System architecture drawings and details
• Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams
• Instrument installation details
• Technical specifications and detailed control strategies
• Control functional diagrams and Cause and Effect tables
• Schedule for I/O, instruments, valves, interlocks, alarms, etc.
• Procurement support activities:
• Preparation and/or review of instrument datasheets
• Review of Contractor and Equipment Supplier submittals
• Review of Contractor shop drawings and submittals related to electrical and I&C work; investigation and development of contract-based responses or engineered solutions to Contractor’s Requests for Information
• Providing engineering services during construction which may include any one or more of the following:
• Equipment supplier shop inspections and factory tests
• Active construction site inspections
• Support of equipment and control system commissioning, start-up, and performance testing
• Generation of field test reports, progress reports, daily inspection reports, etc.
• Control system diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Developing project scope definitions, budgets, and staffing plans
• Working in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required, MS preferred, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and controls
• PE license in Controls Systems or Electrical Engineering in the State of Florida, OR the ability to obtain reciprocity, OR the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire date is required
• Possess solid interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in-person)
• Strong oral and written communication skills - ability to convey project I&C needs to the project managers and clients and to formulate those needs into comprehensive plans and specifications
• Able to mentor junior staff and work with disparately located project team members
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Willing and able to travel. Occasional international travel may be required