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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.\nWhat You Will Be Doing:\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Leadership & Design:\nInterpret, organize, execute, and coordinate complex control systems engineering assignments, often dealing with unique problems that have significant project impact\nLead 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)\nDevelop innovative concepts and approaches for control system architectures and recommend significant design changes to enhance project outcomes and efficiency\nDetermine 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\nEvaluate the need for control system design changes and make appropriate recommendations based on technical analysis and project requirements\nSign and seal control systems engineering plans, documents, and reports in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements\nMaintain adherence to Stanley Consultants quality assurance and quality control standards\nClient Relations & Project Management:\nServe 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\nPlan, organize, and recommend programs and resources to meet objectives of the control systems technical organization\nParticipate in bid evaluation, construction support, and work 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