Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Water

Stantec - Walnut Creek, CA

Part-time - Senior

Walnut Creek, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with water a bit differently-as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we're hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U. Stantec has been partnering with our clients for centuries to improve the quality of life around the world. We operate with the strength of a $4.8B company paired with the agility of an established practice that has delivered some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud Legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design some of the world's most impactful water projects-projects vital to both local and global communities. At Stantec, we take pride in our ability to provide quality solutions across California. Operating across 6 key locations (Walnut Creek, Sacramento, Rocklin, Pasadena, Irvine, and San Diego) our one-water perspective spans the life cycle of capture, treatment, use, reuse, and discharge, optimizing every facet of water management to sustainability serve the needs of people, industry, and the environment. While project opportunities are in no way limited to the state of California or municipal clients, Stantec has a long history of providing world-class engineering and construction services to key regional clients including San Francisco PUC, Metropolitan Water District (MWD), City of San Jose, City of San Diego, City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, LADWP, Inland Empire Utility Authority (IEUA), EBMUD, Contra Costa CSD, Contra Costa WD, and Orange County Sanitation District to name a few. Are you ready to join our Instrumentation and Controls team? Stantec is currently seeking a Seasoned Instrumentation and Controls engineer with strong interest in being part of a purpose-driven organization that is focused on helping our clients, colleagues, and communities thrive. Successful applicant will work with a multidiscipline group of engineers and designers providing technical services to public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Control systems engineering and process control strategy planning.
• Automation designs and construction support services.
• Planning studies with detailed analyses and designs related to water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Equipment selections and communication network layouts.
• Process control design coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• PLC, HMI, and SCADA system planning, design, programming, and upgrade.
• Assisting marketing team with project pursuit strategies and presentation material development.
• Conducting I&C engineering and analyses related to various water, wastewater, and industrial waste treatment facilities.
• Developing construction documents including drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Preparing studies, conceptual reports, and technical memorandums.
• Reviewing and evaluating electrical schematic diagrams and plans, mechanical specifications, and process flow diagrams.
• Providing engineering services during construction including equipment supplier shop inspections and factory tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required; MS preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years progressive experience in instrumentation and controls.
• PE license in Control Systems or Electrical Engineering in the State of California OR the ability to obtain reciprocity OR the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire date is required.
• Solid interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in-person).
• Strong oral and written communication skills to convey project I&C needs to project managers and clients.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work with disparately located project team members.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally, including international travel based on project needs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced control systems and automation technologies.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance standards in water management.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

Benefits

• Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program and health saving accounts.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave and ten paid holidays each year.
• Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and paid sick leave.