Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join its Buildings team in Austin, Texas. The role involves leading the design and implementation of advanced automation systems for various industries, including semiconductor and pharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in industrial automation, PLC programming, and controls engineering, with a minimum of 10 years of experience. This is a full-time position that requires both technical skills and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, instrumentation design, and controls engineering principles.
• Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, HMI/SCADA development, and BAS graphics.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required; experience with Revit and BIM environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of instrumentation, process controls, and facility automation systems.
• Prepare wiring and raceway routing plans, data sheets, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions supporting industrial environments.

Skills

Industrial automation systems

Instrumentation design

Controls engineering principles

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

AutoCAD proficiency

Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM environments

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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer to join our Buildings team. This role will lead the design and implementation of instrumentation, process controls, and facility automation systems for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, water/wastewater, and mission-critical facilities. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver technically robust, innovative, and compliant solutions that support complex industrial environments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide instrumentation and controls engineering design for I&C and Facility Automation Systems (BAS/BMS/FMS).

• Prepare wiring and raceway routing plans, instrument data sheets, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), loop wiring diagrams, PLC/DCS wiring diagrams, instrument installation details, logic diagrams, sequences of operation, HVAC and central utility plant control sequences, and input/output databases.

• Develop and support BAS/BMS system architecture, network topology, and integration strategies.

• Design and implement industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, wireless telemetry, and fiber networks.

• Perform quality control reviews of sequences of operation, control diagrams, points lists, and commissioning documentation.

• Apply ISA standards and industry best practices to control panel layouts, wiring schematics, conduit routing plans, and instrument plans.

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, process, and commissioning teams across multiple offices.

• Interface directly with clients to support project delivery and technical coordination.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards development and process improvements.

• Support proposal reviews, estimating, workload forecasting, and recruiting efforts as needed.

• Meet client site badging requirements, including passing background checks where required.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, instrumentation design, and controls engineering principles.

• Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, HMI/SCADA development, BAS graphics, point databases, and alarm strategies.

• Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition systems supporting industrial processes such as ultra-pure water (UPW), industrial waste treatment (IWT), bulk chemical distribution (BCDS), facility monitoring and control, gas plants, electrical power monitoring, exhaust scrubbers, thermal oxidizers, and process reactors.

• Familiarity with codes and standards including NFPA 70, NFPA 497, UL 508A, UL 698A, ASHRAE 90.1, and ASHRAE 135 (BACnet).

• Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and coordination with MEP disciplines preferred.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD required; experience with Revit and BIM environments preferred.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and controls design and project delivery in semiconductor, oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or advanced industrial manufacturing environments.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin
Organization: BC-4010 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Austin BE
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

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.