Stanley Consultants

Principal Control Systems Engineer

Stanley Consultants

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Denver • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $136,100 - $181,025 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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
  • Serve as primary technical controls liaison with clients on projects, ensuring clear communication and coordination of control systems efforts to meet project objectives and client expectations
  • Plan, organize, and recommend programs and resources to meet objectives of the control systems technical organization
  • Participate in bid evaluation, construction support, and work closely with site engineering groups during installation and commissioning of designed control systems
  • Consult with construction personnel to discuss design constructability related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities
  • Lead client communications and attend both onsite and offsite meetings to discuss project specifics, technical requirements, and system performance
  • Assist in pricing, estimating, and scoping for proposed control systems projects to ensure competitive positioning aligned with market demands and company capabilities
  • Development of comprehensive proposal documents for new projects including detailed scope of work and accurate fee estimating
  • Identify opportunities for enhanced control system solutions that provide value to clients and expand business opportunities

Requirements

  • 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
Benefits
  • Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
  • Work-Life Balance. We realize there’s more to life than just work.
  • Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
  • Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
control systems engineeringDistributed Control Systems (DCS)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)technical documentationdesign changesquality assurancequality controlproject managementsystem performance evaluationproposal development
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingclient relationsorganizational skillstechnical analysisteam collaborationnegotiationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)