Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – EIT

Stantec
Denver, CO
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward early-career engineers comfortable with control system design and field data-gathering, working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment in Denver, CO, with exposure to both office and active construction sites.

Best fit for

  • Early-career engineers with a strong foundation in automation design and CAD tools
    — “Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required, MS preferred, with 0-3 years of experience in instrumentation and controls.”
  • Candidates who can work in a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary environment
    — “Work with a multidiscipline group of engineers and designers providing technical services to public and private sector clients.”
  • Individuals prepared for field work at active treatment sites and construction zones
    — “Field work: Typically at sites with treatment equipment in active use and/or active construction activities.”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a significant component, including occasional international assignments
    — “Willing and able to travel. Occasional international travel may be required.”
  • Field work involves potential exposure to inclement weather and active equipment
    — “Exposure to the elements including inclement weather is probable”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with CAD software like AutoCAD Plant 3D or Bentley OpenPlant
    — “CAD experience – AutoCAD Plant 3D or Bentley OpenPlant – is preferred.”
  • Showcase your ability to multi-task and prioritize in your resume and interview responses
    — “Must demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction”
  • Emphasize your communication skills and ability to work in virtual or in-person teams
    — “Possess solid interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in-person)”
  • Demonstrate knowledge of control system design and construction document creation
    — “Support of control system engineering and automation designs within multi-disciplinary teams”
  • Include experience with programming languages like PLC or C++ if available
    — “Programming experience (Microprocessor, PLC, C++, SQL structures, etc.) is desirable”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Developed control system designs
  • Supported construction projects
  • Collaborated with multi-discipline teams
Typical background
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical EngineeringPassed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

Skills & requirements

Required

Control System EngineeringAutomation DesignsConstruction Document DevelopmentDatabase-driven P&id'sNetwork Communication ArchitectureControl Panel DetailsCCTV And Access Control System DrawingsPoint-to-point Wiring DiagramsInstrument Installation DetailsTechnical SpecificationsSummary Control System SchedulesContractor Submittal ReviewEquipment And Control System InspectionsField Data-gatheringProject Team Collaboration

Preferred

CAD ExperienceProgramming Experience

Stack & domain

Control System EngineeringAutomation DesignsDevelopment Of Construction DocumentsReview Of Contractor SubmittalsEquipment And Control System InspectionsField Data-gathering And Equipment Assessment AssignmentsCAD ExperienceProgramming ExperienceTeamworkCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMulti-taskingPrioritizingTaking DirectionInstrumentation And Controls EngineeringWater And Wastewater Treatment Facilities

About the role

Original posting from Stantec

Stantec is currently seeking an EIT Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for our Denver, CO location. 

Successful applicants will work with a multidiscipline group of engineers and designers providing technical services to public and private sector clients. Primary duties, as applicable to water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations, will include the below listed activities.

Design activities including:

Support of control system engineering and automation designs within multi-disciplinary teams

Assist in the development of construction documents including:

Drawings produced using computer-aided engineering (CAE) production tools:

Database driven Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's)

Detailed network communication architecture diagrams

Control panel details

CCTV and Access Control System drawings

Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams

Instrument installation details

Technical specifications and summary control system schedules

Construction support activities including:

Assist in the review of contractor submittals

Support of equipment and control system inspections and pre-commissioning 

Active participation in field data-gathering and equipment assessment assignments

Working in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Duties will be generally performed under the guidance of a senior level or higher I&C engineer.

Successful applicant will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required, MS preferred, with 0-3 years of experience in instrumentation and controls. 

Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam or prepared to take the exam within one year of employment

Possess solid interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in-person)

Strong oral and written communication skills 

Must demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction

Ability to work with disparately located project team members

Advanced knowledge of standard desktop software is required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; Adobe or Bluebeam pdf tools. 

CAD experience – AutoCAD Plant 3D or Bentley OpenPlant – is preferred. Programming experience (Microprocessor, PLC, C++, SQL structures, etc.) is desirable

Additional Considerations

Must have good driving record and valid driver's license

Willing and able to travel. Occasional international travel may be required.

Office work: Typical office desktop workstation environment.

Field work: Typically at sites with treatment equipment in active use and/or active construction activities. Exposure to the elements including inclement weather is probable

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Source: Stantec careers

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