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Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.

With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.

Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

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:

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

Business Development & Strategic Planning:

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

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 BalanceWe 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. Click Here: A Great Place To Work

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)