Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer - Water Practice

STV Incorporated

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Dallas, Texas Houston, Texas Until 8/22/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted December 16, 2025 Last posted January 17, 2026
Job description

STV has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer in our Water Practice Electrical/I&C Group.  This position requires a Texas Professional Engineering License or the ability to obtain one. Preference to live in Texas and can work out of any of our TX locations.
If you are innovative, enjoy problem solving and technical challenges, like collaborating to find the best solution, have great communication skills and want to be in an environment where you are valued as you learn and grow, we would like to talk to you.

Responsibilities include:

  • Production of contract documents including plans and specifications.
  • Develops control narratives, instrumentation and control plans, overall SCADA design.
  • Develops network architectural drawings and communications specifications for the SCADA.
  • Specifies instrumentation, control panel hardware, PLC systems.
  • Works with team on development and review of P&IDs.
  • Develops wiring diagrams, electrical interconnects, panel layouts, junction box design, PLC design, plot plans, loop diagrams, I/O lists, cable/conduit schedules, electrical and instrumentation installation details.
  • Prepares construction and design cost estimates.
  • Develops project specifications and scopes of work.
  • Perform engineering duties in planning and designing controls systems for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants.
  • Responsible for project management, client interface and business development of future projects.
  • Mentors and guides Engineer-in-Training (EIT), interns and draftsmen.
  • Makes site visits during design and construction. Assist with commissioning services when required
  • Perform construction services including RFI’s, submittal reviews for control panels, instrumentation, vendor packages, controls review of process equipment, etc.
  • Stamp and seal as I&C engineer of record for the projects

Qualified candidate requirements:                                                  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited University or NCEES equivalent.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of experience designing control systems for water and wastewater treatment distribution and/or industrial facilities.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain a license in Texas.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ISA, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 820.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with AutoCAD.

Compensation Range:

$116,930.89 - $133,635.31

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

About this role

Summary

Designs control systems for water/wastewater treatment plants, manages projects and mentors teams.

Job title

Senior Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

engineering

Location requirements

Texas-based, remote work not specified

Salary

$116,930.89 - $133,635.31

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

control systemsAutoCADPLCSCADANFPA 70

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

instrumentationcontrolsSCADAPLCElectrical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dallas, TX, USA

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Houston, TX, USA

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Austin, TX, USA

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San Antonio, TX, USA

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