Senior Control Systems Engineer – Instrumentation & Automation

Stanley Consultants, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401K match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Stanley Consultants seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with 8+ years of direct experience to lead process instrumentation and control system tasks across municipal water, power, and industrial facilities.

You will evaluate existing systems, work with PLCs and DCS, and contribute to design, procurement, and commissioning activities while coordinating with site teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from ABET accredited college or university required – BSEE preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam taken and passed
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred but not required
• Must be able to attain PE license
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in engineering discipline
• Demonstrated experience with engineering design, analysis, and construction administration
• Experience with project coordination and multi‑disciplinary team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Technical Design & Analysis
• Collect, interpret, and analyze data from various sources including reports, drawings, and tests to support comprehensive project planning and design development
• Prepare and review design computations and quantity estimates in accordance with project requirements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering standards
• Prepare detailed project documentation, drawings, and technical specifications
• Direct designers and technicians in converting engineering designs into working drawings, ensuring technical accuracy
• Evaluate design alternatives and make appropriate recommendations based on technical analysis, cost‑effectiveness, and project requirements
• Client Relations & Project Coordination
• Participate actively in client communications and attend both 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 the preparation of 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
• Maintain adherence to Stanley Consultants quality assurance and quality control standards as outlined in the quality manual

Skills

Project coordination

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Data interpretation

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

BSEE preferred

Tools

P&ID

I/O lists

Instrument data sheets

Cable schedules

SAMA diagrams

Job description

Stanley Consultants seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with 8+ years of direct experience to lead process instrumentation and control system tasks across municipal water, power, and industrial facilities.

You will evaluate existing systems, work with PLCs and DCS, and contribute to design, procurement, and commissioning activities while coordinating with site teams and clients.