Instrumentation & Controls Designer

Your Opportunity

The Instrumentation & Controls Designer is responsible for designing and implementing PLC and DCS-based control solutions for project work in the following sectors; semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and practices to diverse design and design/build projects.


• Support project and discipline management team in the execution of projects.


• Provide Instrumentation and Controls Engineering services to design and specify I&C systems for complex Process and Mechanical systems required for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, water and waste-water processing facilities.  This includes preparing wiring and raceway routing plans, instrument data sheets, process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID), loop wiring diagrams, PLC/DCS wiring diagrams, instrument installation plans and details, logic diagrams, sequences of operation, input/output databases, and other documentation.


• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team of electrical, I&C, process, mechanical, and Electrical engineers, construction supervisors, and vendors.


• Some travel, both domestic and international, may be required


• Other duties as assigned

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience developing electrical construction documents in compliance with NFPA 70 and UL508A.


• Experience developing P&IDs, loop wiring diagrams, wiring schematics, PLC/DCS control panel layouts, instrument plan diagrams, and conduit routing plans in compliance with ISA standards and practices.


• Experience designing and implementing industrial communication networks including Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, Devicenet, wireless telemetry, fiber networks.


• Familiar with Revit, P&ID, and BIM software.


• Previous mission critical facility, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or biotech project experience desired but not required.

Education and Experience

• 5 or more years of experience


• Degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.