Stantec

Automation Engineer

Stantec • $80K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) and Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Basic knowledge of engineering practices in the designated discipline.
  • Familiarity with design and construction concepts and practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.
  • Skilled in software such as CAD and Revit.
  • Effective communication skills for coordination with vendors and team members.

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced systems designs with minimal supervision and offer technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers to prepare deliverables aligned with client objectives.
  • Review project deliverables to ensure quality compliance before submission.
  • Assist in project management tasks by planning timelines and budgets.
  • Advise clients on service offerings and maintain effective project utilization.
  • Identify and communicate potential project roadblocks to stakeholders.
  • Engage in professional development by participating in industry events and seminars.

Benefits

  • Professional growth opportunities through attendance at conferences and seminars.
  • Participation in a supportive engineering/professional community.
  • Access to advanced project management and accounting systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Automation Project Engineer performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Designer/Engineer or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one's own discipline. Provides guidance to design team on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
  • Works in conjunction with senior project designer/engineers to prepare project deliverables per the client's intent and scope of work in the proposal.
  • Follows the quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
  • Perform duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows:
    • Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
    • Fully understands and advises clients of company's service offerings.
    • Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
    • Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Develops understanding of company's accounting and project management systems.
  • Participate in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences).


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC)/industrial controls or (DDC) Direct Digital Controls.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft programs/tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.
  • Knowledgeable of accepted design and construction concepts, practices and procedures.
  • Able to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures and government regulations.
  • Proficient in applicable software (i.e., CAD and Revit).
  • Exhibits effective communication skills to communicate the scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and co-workers.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field required, or similar experience.
  • Minimum of 4+ years of experience in engineering design and consulting for tenant improvement projects, new construction buildings, central plant work, existing facility upgrades or related markets.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft programs/tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license a bonus.

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 Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
NASDAQ
STN
* Ladders Estimates

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