Principal Control Systems Engineer

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Job title
- Principal Control Systems Engineer

Locations
- Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | or Muscatine, IA

Job type
- Hybrid

Requisition  - 11374

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Control Systems Engineer to serve as a technical specialist and leader with deep expertise in process instrumentation and control systems. This role requires comprehensive understanding of advanced control theories, concepts, and principles to lead complex projects and solve unique technical challenges. The Principal Engineer will provide strategic direction for control systems design across power plants, microgrid control systems, municipal water/wastewater systems, industrial automation systems, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems for utilities, universities, campuses, and industrial facilities.

• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate complex control systems engineering assignments, often dealing with unique problems that have significant project impact
• Lead technical responsibility for evaluation of existing systems and design of plant control and instrumentation systems for diverse industrial applications including Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Develop innovative concepts and approaches for control system architectures and recommend significant design changes to enhance project outcomes and efficiency
• Determine client requirements and develop comprehensive technical documents including reports, specifications, drawings, instructions, P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, procurement specifications, logic and SAMA diagrams
• Evaluate the need for control system design changes and make appropriate recommendations based on technical analysis and project requirements
• Sign and seal control systems engineering plans, documents, and reports in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain adherence to Stanley Consultants quality assurance and quality control standards

• Serve as primary technical controls liaison with clients on projects, ensuring clear communication and coordination of control systems efforts to meet project objectives and client expectations
• Plan, organize, and recommend programs and resources to meet objectives of the control systems technical organization
• Participate in bid evaluation, construction support, and work closely with site engineering groups during installation and commissioning of designed control systems
• Consult with construction personnel to discuss design constructability related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction…