Automation Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team in Chicago is seeking an Automation Project Engineer who performs basic technical and project management duties under supervision. This role requires understanding project requirements and delivering independent technical work within one’s discipline while guiding the design team.

You will work with PLC/DDC, CAD, and Revit, coordinating with vendors to keep projects on budget and schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC)/industrial controls or Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
• Proficient with CAD and Revit.
• Strong reading and interpretation of technical documents and specifications.
• Knowledgeable of design and construction concepts, practices and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exhibits effective communication with vendors and coworkers.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision and provides solutions to technical problems.
• Collaborates with senior project designers/engineers to prepare deliverables per client scope.
• Follows the quality management process and reviews deliverables before QA/QC.
• Supports project management tasks: planning, timelines, and budget considerations.
• Articulates the company’s service offerings to clients.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Identifies potential roadblocks and competing priorities impacting scope, schedule, and budget.
• Gains understanding of the company’s accounting and project management systems.
• Participates in professional communities to grow knowledge and expertise.

Skills

PLC / Industrial controls

Communication skills

Reading engineering specifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

The Automation Project Engineer performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Designer/Engineer or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to design team on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.

• Works in conjunction with senior project designer/engineers to prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work in the proposal.

• Follows the quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.

• Perform duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows: - Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.

• Fully understands and advises clients of company’s service offerings.

• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.

• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.

• Develops understanding of company’s accounting and project management systems.

• Participate in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences).

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC)/industrial controls or (DDC) Direct Digital Controls.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft programs/tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.

• Knowledgeable of accepted design and construction concepts, practices and procedures.

• Able to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures and government regulations.

• Proficient in applicable software (i.e., CAD and Revit).

• Exhibits effective communication skills to communicate the scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and co-workers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field required, or similar experience.

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in engineering design and consulting for tenant improvement projects, new construction buildings, central plant work, existing facility upgrades or related markets.

• Extensive experience with Microsoft programs/tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license a bonus.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The

diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously

been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and

infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance

communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

Pay Transparency:

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, 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 week.

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: 2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS-Chicago IL
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 20/08/2026 06:08:20
Req ID: 1007240

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.