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Job title - Principal Control Systems Engineer
Locations - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | or Muscatine, IA
Job type - Hybrid
Requisition ID - 11374
Stanley Consultants is seeking a Principal Control Systems Engineer to serve as a technical specialist and leader with deep expertise in process instrumentation and control systems. This role requires comprehensive understanding of advanced control theories, concepts, and principles to lead complex projects and solve unique technical challenges. The Principal Engineer will provide strategic direction for control systems design across power plants, microgrid control systems, municipal water/wastewater systems, industrial automation systems, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems for utilities, universities, campuses, and industrial facilities.
What You Will Be Doing:
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Design:
Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate complex control systems engineering assignments, often dealing with unique problems that have significant project impact
Lead technical responsibility for evaluation of existing systems and design of plant control and instrumentation systems for diverse industrial applications including Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Develop innovative concepts and approaches for control system architectures and recommend significant design changes to enhance project outcomes and efficiency
Determine client requirements and develop comprehensive technical documents including reports, specifications, drawings, instructions, P&IDs, I/O lists, instrument data sheets, cable schedules, procurement specifications, logic and SAMA diagrams
Evaluate the need for control system design changes and make appropriate recommendations based on technical analysis and project requirements
Sign and seal control systems engineering plans, documents, and reports in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
Maintain adherence to Stanley Consultants quality assurance and quality control standards
Client Relations & Project Management:
Required Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET accredited university
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required
Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in control systems engineering
Extensive experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) design, implementation, and commissioning
Demonstrated track record of successfully leading complex control systems projects from concept through commissioning
Experience with municipal, industrial, and power generation control systems applications
Technical Competencies:
- Deep understanding of process instrumentation, control theory, and automation principles
- Proficiency with control system design software, PLC/DCS programming platforms, and HMI/SCADA systems
- Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards including ISA, IEC, NFPA, and NEC as applicable to control systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing unique technical challenges
- Demonstrated understanding of Stanley Consultants project management procedures
Professional Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Effective at working collaboratively in team environments while also providing independent technical leadership
- Strong business acumen including proposal development, cost estimating, and strategic planning
Work-Life Balance
We realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
What we offer:
Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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