Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Stanley Consultants•Chicago, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with at least four years of direct experience to develop and lead process instrumentation and control systems work. Projects may involve municipal water and wastewater management systems, power plants, industrial automation, microgrid control systems, and combined heat and power systems for utilities, universities, campuses, and industrial facilities. The role includes evaluating existing systems and participating in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems for a range of industrial applications, including systems using distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers. The engineer will work with P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, procurement specifications, logic and SAMA diagrams, and bid evaluations. The position also provides construction support and works closely with site engineering teams during installation and commissioning. The role includes technical design and analysis, project documentation, client coordination, and collaboration with designers, technicians, and multidisciplinary teams. The position is hybrid and may be based in Austin, Chicago, Denver, Des Moines, or Muscatine.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam taken and passed.
At least 4 years of progressive experience in an engineering discipline.
Demonstrated experience with engineering design, analysis, and construction administration.
Experience with project coordination and multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Must be able to attain a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead process instrumentation and control systems tasks for projects in water and wastewater, power, industrial automation, microgrids, and combined heat and power.
Evaluate existing systems and participate in designing plant control and instrumentation systems.
Work with P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, procurement specifications, logic diagrams, and SAMA diagrams.
Support bid evaluation, construction, installation, and commissioning of designed control systems.
Collect, interpret, and analyze data from reports, drawings, tests, and other sources to support project planning and design.
Prepare and review design computations and quantity estimates in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
Prepare project documentation, drawings, and technical specifications.
Direct designers and technicians in converting engineering designs into working drawings and ensure technical accuracy.
Evaluate design alternatives and recommend solutions based on technical analysis, cost-effectiveness, and project requirements.
Participate in client communications and onsite and offsite meetings to discuss project details, technical requirements, and deliverable status.
Contribute to probable design cost estimates and assist with detailed project budgets.
Respond to client inquiries and requests for information in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain project documentation, including calculations, correspondence, meeting minutes, and technical memoranda.
Follow Stanley Consultants quality assurance and quality control standards.

Benefits

Paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Tuition assistance and professional society membership.
Company stock ownership.
401(k) match and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans.
Incentive compensation.
Flexible work options.