Senior Automation Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 117,800 - 176,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A global design firm in Denver seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead BAS/BMS/PLC system designs. You will mentor project engineers, oversee project timelines, and ensure quality in detailed engineering designs. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of industry experience, an accredited engineering degree, and a focus on technical risk management. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, fostering career growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related industry experience.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience in engineering design and consulting.

Responsibilities

• Guide the technical design of projects as a subject matter expert.
• Manage and deliver the detailed design of engineering systems.
• Participate in RFP preparations and approvals.

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Technical risk management

Education

Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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

The Senior Automation Engineer for BAS/BMS/PLC systems guides the technical design of projects as a subject matter expert, mentor, and resource to the technical team. Position delegates, leads, and directs work of Project Engineers and Designers. The role will conceptualize, execute, and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients’ needs and expectations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.
• Manage the complete design and scope of services for each project; review the timeline and hours budgeted; identify any inconsistencies and address them with the client and Project Manager.
• Delegate the designing of engineering subsystems to team members in their discipline.
• Manage and deliver the detailed design of the entire engineering system; apply extensive knowledge of building codes and standards; perform equipment selection.
• Manage technical risk, quality, and avoid redesign.
• Coordinate with other disciplines ensuring all automation and controls-related work is incorporated into the design.
• Follows Stantec’s quality management process; conducts project reviews and approvals before all QA/QC reviews done by the technical authority.
• Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Equipped to analyze, problem solve, and train others; organized and attentive to detail; flexible and collaborative.
• Participate in the preparation, review, and approval of RFPs response content and pricing.
• Able to independently resolve complex problems within the engineer’s discipline.
• Acts as supervisor and resource to technical design team; supports and assists staff education and development.
• Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attends meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines).

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.
• Able to conceptualize and develop solutions for multifaceted systems and interactions with varied disparate components.
• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope, schedule, and budget to clients, co-workers, and technical teams (e.g. work plan, statement of work, and 2-way communication).
• Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Equipped to analyze, problem solve, and train others; organized and attentive to detail; flexible and collaborative.
• Able to independently resolve complex problems within the engineer’s discipline.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 10 years related industry experience.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) license or other professional certification based on expertise preferred.
• Experience in engineering design, consulting, or other facets of DDC or PLC industry for tenant improvement projects, new construction buildings, central plant work, existing facility upgrades or related markets.

Pay Range

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas– $107,100.00 – $160,700.00 Annually

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas– $117,800.00 – $176,800.00 Annually

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas– $126,400.00 – $189,600.00 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.

EEO Statement

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. 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.