Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Industrial Automation

Stantec

Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in Energy and Resources consulting team supporting North America projects. Opportunity to lead and support project design in mining, oil, gas, renewable energy, and more.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,800 - $166,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design and construction within heavy industry, including instrumentation and control systems. Proficient in developing technical specifications and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Instrumentation And Control DesignPLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA Architecture DesignConstruction Work Package DevelopmentProfessional Engineering LicenseHeavy Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Engineering SupportConstruction Drawing DevelopmentInstrumentation SpecificationsFunctional Specifications DevelopmentI&C Equipment CalculationsTechnical Specification PreparationCommunication Network Design

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering License

Industry Keywords

Heavy IndustryMiningOil & GasPower GenerationUnderground Mine Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineering support for multidisciplinary projects of all sizes and complexities
Site work including as-is investigations and assessments, scope validation, construction, commissioning and start-up support
Lead the design and development of I&C construction drawing deliverables
Specify and produce instrumentation specifications and datasheets
Design PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA architectures
Design control/server rooms and develop functional specifications
Perform calculations for I&C equipment and systems
Prepare technical specifications for communication network and design facility industrial networks
Assisting with the development of Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and providing construction phase support
Planning, coordinating, completing, and reviewing deliverables for quality and consistency
Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited University
5–10 years of engineering, design, and construction experience in heavy industry, mining, oil & gas, power generation
A Professional Engineering license (or the ability to become licensed)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Experience in the design of underground mines will be a strong asset
Willingness to travel to client sites or other Stantec offices (~10% travel)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave