Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Stanleygroup; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Consultants in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer with 10+ years of experience across municipal water, power, and industrial sectors. Hybrid work is offered with responsibilities spanning design, commissioning, and client coordination.

Ideal candidates hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree, FE certification, and strong DCS/PLC expertise. PE license is preferred but not required. This role emphasizes rigorous design, documentation, and QA/QC adherence.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in engineering; BSEE preferred.
• FE exam passed; PE license preferred but not required.
• Minimum 4 years progressive experience in engineering, design, analysis, and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing systems and participate in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems.
• Design and configure DCS and PLC; work with P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, and cables.
• Collaborate with site engineering during installation and commissioning.
• Prepare design computations, quantity estimates, drawings, and specifications per standards.
• Direct designers/technicians converting designs into working drawings.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure QA/QC per quality manual.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls engineering

DCS/PLC design

Project coordination

Data analysis

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

FE exam passed

PE license preferred but not required

Tools

P&ID drafting

SAMA diagrams

Instrumentation datasheets

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Locations: Austin, TX; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MN. Hybrid work. Requisition ID 11187. Seeking 10+ years experience in control systems engineering across municipal water/wastewater, power plants, industrial automation, microgrid, CHP, universities, campuses, and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing systems and participate in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems for diverse industrial applications.
• Design and configure Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Work with P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, procurement specifications, logic and SAMA diagrams; bid evaluation and construction support.
• Collaborate with site engineering group during installation and commissioning of control systems.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze data from reports, drawings, and tests to support project planning and design.
• Prepare and review design computations, quantity estimates, project documentation, drawings, and technical specifications in compliance with engineering standards.
• Direct designers/technicians converting designs into working drawings with technical accuracy.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend solutions based on analysis, cost‑effectiveness, and project requirements.
• Participate in client communications; attend onsite/off‑site meetings to discuss technical requirements and deliverable status.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests for information promptly.
• Maintain project documentation: calculations, correspondence, meeting minutes, technical memoranda.
• Ensure adherence to Stanley Consultants quality assurance and control standards per the quality manual.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution; 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.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering design, analysis, and construction administration.
  • Experience with project coordination and multi‑disciplinary team collaboration.

Equal Opportunity

Stanley Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of discussions about compensation, in accordance with 41 CFR.