Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

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You will work independently on projects, and lead a team of engineers and designers acting as a Discipline Lead for larger or more complex projects. The Engineer should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer I&C systems for a project. A Senior I&C Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations and field work. The projects that a Senior I&C Engineer may be assigned to may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge.

• Responsible for large projects of high complexity.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all I&C systems or products for a project.
• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, schematics, and details.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners and contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Develops and manages the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.
• Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
• Assists with the development of proposals for smaller, less complex projects.
• Oversees and manages multiple projects.
• Serves as Engineer of Record.
• Maintains knowledge of I&C water industry trends for application on projects.
• Designs facility or geographical area‑wide DCS, SCADA, and PLC process automation, data acquisition, trending, and alarming systems.
• Prepares reports, studies, specifications, drawings, and other design or engineering documents.
• Completes field reviews of designs under construction and prepares construction review documentation.
• Participates in commissioning‑related activities and provides direction to the commissioning team.
• Prepares process control descriptions for use by the system integrator.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required; MS preferred; minimum of 15 years of experience in instrumentation and controls.
• PE license in Controls Systems or Electrical Engineering in the State of Arizona, or the ability to obtain reciprocity, or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire date is required.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in‑person).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey project I&C needs to the project managers and clients and to formulate those needs into comprehensive plans and specifications.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work with disparately located project team members.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willing and able to travel; occasional international travel may be required.

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & various CA, NJ areas – $ to $ annually.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per…