Controls Instrumentation Engineer Jobs in California

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Stantec is currently seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for any one of our California state office locations - San Francisco, Irvine or Sacramento.
Successful applicant will work with a multidiscipline group of engineers and designers providing technical services to public and private sector clients. Primary duties include control systems engineering, process control strategy planning, automation designs, construction support services, planning studies with detailed analyses, and designs related to water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations. Experience with equipment selection, equipment and communication network layouts, and process control design coordination with other engineering disciplines is required. Candidate should be at ease with core aspects of PLC, HMI and SCADA system planning, design, programming, and upgrade. Depending on job size and complexity, duties may be performed as project I&C lead or as a project team member under the guidance of a principal level I&C engineer.
Successful applicant will be expected to be proficient in the below listed areas.

• Design activities including:- Field review and evaluation of existing equipment, control systems (hardware and software) and control panels.
• Preparation of conceptual reports and technical memorandums
• I&C engineering and analyses related to various water, wastewater, and industrial waste treatment facilities.
• Support of engineering design projects and studies within multi-disciplinary teams
• Development of construction documents including:- Drawings:- Database driven Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's)
• Detailed control and communication network architecture diagrams
• Control panel details
• CCTV and Access Control System architecture drawings and details
• Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams
• Instrument installation details
• Technical specifications and detailed control strategies
• Control functional diagrams and Cause and Effect tables
• Summary Control System Schedules for I/O, instruments, valves, interlocks, alarms, etc.
• Review and evaluation of electrical schematic diagrams and plans; review and evaluation of mechanical specifications with controls content; review and evaluation of process flow diagrams and design criteria; and coordination of I&C deliverables with the process, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Procurement support activities:- Preparation and/or review of instrument datasheets
• Review of Contractor and Equipment Supplier submittals.
• Review of Contractor shop drawings and submittals related to electrical and I&C work; investigation and development of contract-based responses or engineered solutions to Contractor's Requests for Information
• Providing engineering services during construction which may include any one or more of the following:- Equipment supplier shop inspections and factory tests
• Active construction site inspections
• Support of equipment and control system commissioning, start-up, and performance testing
• Generation of field test reports, progress reports, daily inspection reports, etc.
• Control system diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Developing project scope definitions, budgets, and staffing plans
• Working in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Successful applicant will meet or exceed the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering is required, MS preferred,
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in instrumentation and controls.
• PE license in Controls 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.
• Possess solid interpersonal skills for working in a team environment (virtual or in-person)
• Strong oral and written communication skills - ability to convey project I&C needs to the project managers and clients and to formulate those needs into comprehensive plans and specifications.
• 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. Occasional international travel may be required.

Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$134,900.00 - $202,500.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | CA | San Francisco
Other Locations: United States | CA | Sacramento
Organization: 2243 Water-US Delivery-Sacramento CA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 23/06/2026 01:06:47
Req ID: 1006448
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