Designs and analyzes instrumentation and control systems for water, wastewater, power, industrial, microgrid, CHP, and campus facilities. Responsibilities include evaluating existing systems, preparing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, estimates, and technical documentation, directing designers and technicians, evaluating alternatives, supporting construction and commissioning, coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining quality standards. Requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree, passed FE exam, at least four years of experience, and ability to obtain a PE license.
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Job title - Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | Des Moines, IA | or Muscatine, IA
Job type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11408
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.
What You Will Be Doing:
- 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
- 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
- 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
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Design & Analysis
Client Relations & Project Coordination
Documentation & Reporting
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- 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
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Experience
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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.
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