Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Generation
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60602, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Stanley Consultants, Inc.
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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!
Job title - Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Job location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Des Moines, IA | or Muscatine, IA
Job type - Hybrid
Requisition - 11175
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:
* 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
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 IL location)
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.
Stanley's Approach to Flexibility
While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day…
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