Instrumentation and Controls Engineer – EIT

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 67,800 - 94,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

A large engineering firm is seeking an EIT Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for their Cleveland, OH office. The role involves supporting control system designs and documentation for water and wastewater projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline and 0-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this team-based position. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in instrumentation and controls.
• Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or plan to within one year.
• Experience with Microprocessors, PLC, C++, SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support control system engineering within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assist in developing construction documents and CAD drawings.
• Participate in field data-gathering and equipment assessment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

CAD experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe or Bluebeam

Job description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Stantec is a global 22,000‑person firm with over 400 offices located in more than 6 continents serving a wide variety of markets. At the Water Division of Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake thoughtfully and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit‑for‑purpose solutions that address their unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth.

Stantec is currently seeking an EIT Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for our Cleveland, OH office location.

Successful applicants will work with a multidiscipline group of engineers and designers providing technical services to public and private sector clients. Primary duties, as applicable to water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations, will include the below listed activities.

Responsibilities

• Design activities including: Support of control system engineering and automation designs within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Assist in the development of construction documents including: Drawings produced using computer‑aided engineering (CAE) production tools; database‑driven Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's)
• Detailed network communication architecture diagrams
• Control panel details
• CCTV and Access Control System drawings
• Point‑to‑Point Wiring Diagrams
• Instrument installation details
• Technical specifications and summary control system schedules
• Construction support activities including: Assist in the review of contractor submittals
• Support of equipment and control system inspections and pre‑commissioning
• Active participation in field data‑gathering and equipment assessment assignments
• Working in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies

Duties will be generally performed under the guidance of a senior level or higher I&C engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required, MS preferred, with 0‑3 years of experience in instrumentation and controls
• Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or prepared to take the exam within one year of employment
• Possess solid interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in‑person)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and take direction
• Ability to work with disparately located project team members
• Advanced knowledge of standard desktop software is required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; Adobe or Bluebeam pdf tools
• CAD experience – AutoCAD Plant 3D or Bentley OpenPlant – is preferred; programming experience (Microprocessor, PLC, C++, SQL structures, etc.) is desirable

Additional Considerations

• Must have good driving record and valid driver’s license
• Willing and able to travel. Occasional international travel may be required – office work: typical office desktop workstation environment
• Field work: typically at sites with treatment equipment in active use and/or active construction activities. Exposure to the elements including inclement weather is probable

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & various CA, NY areas – $67,800.00 – $94,900.00 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 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.

Location & Organization

Primary Location: United States | OH | Cleveland
Organization: 2243 Water‑US Delivery‑Cleveland OH
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 25/02/2026 07:02:24
Req ID: 1004519

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is 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.