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Stantec • Chicago, Illinois, United States
Role & seniority: Senior Automation Engineer (BAS/BMS/PLC); subject-matter expert; mentor and lead for Project Engineers and Designers
Stack/tools: BAS/BMS/PLC systems; building codes and standards; QA/QC processes; RFP response and pricing; reports and procedural manuals
Manage complete design and scope of services for projects; monitor timeline and hours; address inconsistencies with client and PM
Delegate subsystem design, deliver detailed engineering design, and ensure equipment selection aligns with codes
Coordinate with other disciplines to incorporate automation/controls; uphold quality management and project approvals
Extensive knowledge of engineering practices in automation discipline
Ability to manage technical risk, quality, and complex problem resolution
Leadership and mentoring capabilities; strong written communication; attention to detail
Active participation in professional communities; continuing education (meetings, seminars, articles)
Experience supporting staff education and development; proposal content and pricing input
Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not specified in provided text
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity The Senior Automation Engineer for BAS/BMS/PLC systems, guides the technical design of projects as subject matter expert, mentor, and resource to the technical team. Position delegates, leads, and directs work of Project Engineers and Designers. Role will conceptualize, execute, and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients’ needs and expectations. Your Key Responsibilities Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines. Manage the complete design and scope of services for each project; review the timeline and hours budgeted; identify any inconsistencies and address them with the client and Project Manager Delegate the designing of engineering subsystems to team members in their discipline Manage and deliver the detailed design of the entire engineering system; apply extensive knowledge of building codes and standards; perform equipment selection Manage technical risk, quality, and avoid redesign. Coordinate with other disciplines ensuring all automation and controls-related work is incorporated into the design. Follows Stantec’s quality management process; conducts project reviews and approvals before all QA/QC reviews done by the technical authority. Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Equipped to analyze, problem solve, and train others; organized and attentive to detail; flexible and collaborative. Participate in the preparation, review, and approval of RFPs response content and pricing. Able to independently resolve complex problems within the engineer’s discipline. Acts as supervisor and resource to technical design team; supports and assists staff education and development. Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attends meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)