Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

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. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.

With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.

Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | Des Moines, IA | or Muscatine, IA

Job type - Hybrid

Job Summary

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Control Systems Engineer with 4+ years 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 and campuses as well as 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). 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 work closely with the site engineering group during the installation and commissioning of the designed control systems.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from 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 4 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

$107,300 - $139,475 a year (Salary range for CO, IL, or MN locations) Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.

Work-Life Balance

We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.

What we offer:

Member-Owned . Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.

Paid Time Away . Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.

Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.

Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.

Professional Growth . When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.

Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.