Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Stantec

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Stantec in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Discipline Lead to manage a team and lead the design and delivery of complex industrial and high-tech projects. This role fits a seasoned engineer with deep I&C expertise and strong project leadership.

Responsibilities include designing and specifying instrumentation and control systems, developing P&IDs, loop diagrams, PLC/DCS designs, and I/O data sheets while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Staffing, team development, and thought leadership as Discipline Lead.
Lead the design and specification of instrumentation and control systems for industrial and high-tech facilities.
Develop P&IDs, PFDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, PLC/DCS designs, instrument data sheets.
Create logic diagrams, sequences of operation, and I/O databases.
Oversee electrical and I&C system design from concept through construction.
Coordinate raceway, conduit routing, and system layouts with multidisciplinary teams.
Interface with clients to manage scope, schedule, and technical delivery.
Mentor junior engineers and designers; participate in site visits and commissioning.
Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.
Travel occasionally to support projects and meet site requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Instrumentation & control systems

Team collaboration

Client relationships

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

PLC programming

Ladder logic

HMI/SCADA

Ethernet networks

Job description

Austin, TX, United States

About Us

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.

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer Discipline Lead to manage a team of engineers and designers and to lead the design and delivery of complex industrial and high-tech facility projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in I&C systems, strong project leadership experience, and the ability to guide teams across the full project lifecycle.

You will play a critical role in designing, specifying, and overseeing instrumentation and control systems for advanced manufacturing environments including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical, and mission-critical facilities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Discipline Lead responsible for staffing, team building, team development, and thought Leadership
Lead the design and specification of instrumentation and control systems for industrial and high-tech facilities
Develop P&IDs, PFDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, PLC/DCS system designs, instrument data sheets, and installation details
Create logic diagrams, sequences of operation, and I/O databases to support system functionality and integration
Oversee electrical and I&C system design from concept through construction, including one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, and construction specifications
Develop raceway, conduit routing, and overall system layout plans in coordination with multidisciplinary teams
Support execution of I&C and electrical project delivery plans across all project phases
Interface directly with clients to manage scope, schedule, and technical delivery
Lead coordination with mechanical, electrical, process, and architectural teams
Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
Participate in site visits, commissioning support, and client coordination
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
Travel occasionally to support project and client needs and meet site badging requirements
Participate in proposal development and budget adherence

Qualifications

Your Capabilities

Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to drive complex projects to completion
Deep technical knowledge of instrumentation and control systems within industrial and high-tech environments
Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience managing client relationships and delivering high-quality engineering solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in fast-paced project environments
Ability to mentor, guide, and develop junior engineering staff

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
10+ years of experience in instrumentation & controls and electrical system design
Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, or industrial processing environments
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 497, UL 508A, UL 698A, and ISA standards
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination tools
Experience with PLC programming, ladder logic, and HMI/SCADA systems
Experience designing industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, fiber optics, and wireless systems
Experience with SCADA and industrial control systems supporting complex process environments such as UPW, wastewater treatment, bulk chemical systems, and facility monitoring systems
Proven ability to lead projects, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff

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.

About the Team

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

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