Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Power Generation

Stanleygroup; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Consultants in Austin, TX is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to join our hybrid team supporting municipal water/wastewater, power, and industrial facilities.

You will evaluate existing systems, design control schemes, develop P&IDs and datasheets, coordinate multi‑discipline teams, and maintain thorough project documentation.

Candidates should have a BS in Engineering (ABET‑accredited), FE exam passed, and 4+ years of relevant experience; PE preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university is required.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam taken and passed.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred but not required; must be able to obtain a PE license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing systems and participate in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems for municipal water/wastewater, power plants, industrial automation, microgrid, CHP systems, universities, campuses, and industrial facilities.
• Use P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, procurement specifications, logic and SAMA diagrams.
• Bid evaluation, construction support, and collaboration with site engineering during installation and commissioning.

Skills

Control systems design

Instrumentation

Project coordination

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Client communication

Education

ABET‑accredited engineering degree

FE exam passed

PE license preferred

Tools

P&IDs

I/O lists

Instrument data sheets

Cable schedules

SAMA diagrams

Job description

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Location: Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Des Moines, IA | or Muscatine, IA

Job Type: Hybrid

Requisition ID: 11175

Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Evaluation of existing systems and participation in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems for municipal water/wastewater management, power plants, industrial automation, microgrid, CHP systems, universities, campuses, and industrial facilities.
• Use P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, procurement specifications, logic and SAMA diagrams.
• Bid evaluation, construction support, and close collaboration with site engineering during installation and commissioning of designed control systems.

Technical Design & Analysis

• Collect, interpret, and analyze data from reports, drawings, and tests to support project planning and design.
• Prepare and review design computations and quantity estimates in accordance with project requirements and engineering standards.
• Prepare detailed project documentation, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Direct designers and technicians in converting engineering designs into working drawings with technical accuracy.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend based on technical analysis, cost-effectiveness, and project requirements.

Client Relations & Project Coordination

• Participate actively in client communications and attend onsite and offsite meetings to discuss project specifics, technical requirements, and deliverable status.
• Contribute to the development of probable design cost estimates and assist in preparing detailed project budgets aligned with scope.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests for information in a timely and professional manner.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain thorough project documentation including calculations, correspondence, meeting minutes, and technical memoranda.
• Ensure adherence to Stanley Consultants quality assurance and quality control standards as outlined in the quality manual.

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university is required; BSEE preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam taken and passed.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred but not required; must be able to obtain a PE license.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in the engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering design, analysis, and construction administration.
• Experience with project coordination and multi‑disciplinary team collaboration.

Benefits

• Member‑owned structure aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid time away: numerous paid holidays, generous PTO, parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health insurance: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial health: life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
• Professional growth: tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial rewards: company stock ownership, generous 401(k) match, incentive compensation, and profit‑sharing contributions to retirement plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose such information to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is: (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. (41 CFR 60‑1.35(c))