Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Hybrid (Multi-Site)

Stanley Consultants; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead process instrumentation and control systems tasks across municipal, power, and industrial facilities. The role requires 4+ years of direct experience with DCS/PLC design, P&ID work, and project coordination, with opportunity to direct designers and technicians on site installations.

The position is hybrid in Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas, offering a path toward PE licensure and participation in

Qualifications

• 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 attain PE license.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in engineering discipline.
• Experience with engineering design, analysis, and construction administration.
• Experience with project coordination and multi-disciplinary team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead process instrumentation and control systems tasks for various industrial applications.
• Evaluate existing systems and participate in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems.
• Design plant control systems, including Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Work with P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, procurement specifications, logic and SAMA diagrams; conduct bid evaluation and construction support.
• Collaborate with site engineering group during installation and commissioning of designed control systems.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze data from reports, drawings, and tests to support project planning and design development.
• Prepare and review design computations, quantity estimates, 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 recommendations based on technical analysis, cost‑effectiveness, and project requirements.
• Participate in client communications, attend onsite and offsite meetings to discuss project specifics, technical requirements, and deliverable status.
• Assist in preparation of detailed project budgets aligned with scope.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests for information in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain thorough project documentation, including calculations, correspondence, meeting minutes, and technical memoranda.
• Maintain adherence to quality assurance and quality control standards as outlined in the quality manual.

Skills

PLCs & DCS

P&ID interpretation

Data analysis

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

ABET accredited engineering degree

BSEE preferred

Job description

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to lead process instrumentation and control systems tasks across municipal, power, and industrial facilities. The role requires 4+ years of direct experience with DCS/PLC design, P&ID work, and project coordination, with opportunity to direct designers and technicians on site installations.

The position is hybrid in Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas, offering a path toward PE licensure and participation in