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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Stanley Consultants
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

About the Company



Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!



About the Role



  • Job title - Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
  • Job location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | or Minneapolis, MN
  • Job type - Hybrid
  • Requisition ID - 11187



Stanley Consultants is seeking a Control Systems Engineer with 10 years direct experience. Opportunities include developing and leading process instrumentation and control systems tasks on: municipal water/wastewater management systems, power plants, industrial automation systems, microgrid control systems, combined heat and power (CHP) systems for utilities, universities and campuses as well as industrial facilities.



Technical responsibilities include: evaluation of existing systems and participation in the design of plant control and instrumentation systems for a variety of industrial applications. Plant control systems include Distributed Control Systems as well as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Will work with P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules and procurement specifications; logic and SAMA diagrams; bid evaluation, construction support and work closely with the site engineering group during the installation and commissioning of the designed control systems.



Responsibilities



What You Will Be Doing:



  • 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


  • Qualifications



    • Required Qualifications:
    • Education & Licensure
    • 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
    • Experience
    • 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


  • Required Skills



    • Direct experience in control systems engineering (10 years)
    • Experience with municipal water/wastewater management systems, power plants, industrial automation systems, microgrid control systems, combined heat and power (CHP) systems
    • Experience working with P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules and procurement specifications
    • Experience with logic and SAMA diagrams
    • Experience with bid evaluation and construction support
    • Ability to work closely with site engineering groups during installation and commissioning of control systems



    Preferred Skills



    • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
    • Experience in multi-disciplinary team environments



    Pay range and compensation package



    (Salary range for CO, IL, and MN locations)



    Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.



    Equal Opportunity Statement



    Stanley Consultants does not welcome unsolicited resumes from staffing and recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Stanley Consultants, including but not limited to resumes submitted directly to Stanley Consultants members, or any of our representatives, will be deemed the property of Stanley Consultants.



    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities



    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals


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