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Blue Origin

Senior Controls Engineer

Reston, VA

$156K - $219K/yr

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters ...

Blue Origin, LLC

Senior Controls Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$156K - $219K/yr

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 1

Richmond, VA · On-site

$68K - $84K/yr

They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 1

Tysons, VA · On-site

$75K - $94K/yr

They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 1

Manassas, VA · On-site

$72K - $89K/yr

They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 1

Winchester, VA · On-site

$65K - $81K/yr

They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 3

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 3

Tysons, VA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

They're technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement ...

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Controls & Integration Engineer II, Electrical

CPG Beyond the Cloud

Ashburn, VA • On-site

$85K - $129K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and developing control systems, including creating design documents, subsystem designs, and reviewing project specifications.

  • Program, configure, troubleshoot, and deploy controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems, including performing testing, commissioning, and system updates.

  • Perform troubleshooting, hardware/software upgrades, and maintenance on existing control systems and assist in creating testing and commissioning procedures.

Job description

TITLE: Controls & Integration Engineer II, Electrical
LOCATION: Ashburn, VA
POSITION SUMMARY: Controls Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, equipment and processes. They work in various industries including building management systems, power system automation and protection systems. Controls engineers are technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Controls engineers use these skills to design and implement solutions to our customers' complex needs.
Specific areas of expertise for this position include power chain monitoring and control systems in Data Centers and /or mission critical environments. Experience in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and field device configuration such as gateways, PLC, Meters, Relays, and SCADA/HMI software. Experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) and configuration/programming of field controllers is beneficial.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Technical Responsibilities
  • Design / Engineering
    • Assists Senior Engineers in design documents for SCADA/Automation projects
      • Developing design document narratives
      • Perform requirements analysis
      • Understanding of Sequence of Operations (SOO) / System Functional Documentation
      • Create Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)
      • Comment Resolution
    • Reviews and comments on 3rd party design documents for SCADA/Automation projects in support of large programs/projects
      • Review design document narratives
      • Perform execution and design scope gap analysis
      • Review Sequence of Operations / System Functional Documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
      • Review Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications) for project compliance
      • Assist in reviewing project specifications
      • Assist in creation of testing plans and procedures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing
  • Programming
    • Program / configure / troubleshoot Controllers, PLCs, RTUs, and/or HMI systems
  • Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning
    • Assist senior engineers in creating and updating testing and commissioning procedures
    • Preparation of test reports
    • Originates test procedures
    • Commissioning of deployed systems
    • Development of test equipment and simulation devices
    • Perform Factory and Field Testing
  • Maintenance
    • Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators
    • Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems

Managerial Responsibilities
  • Estimates
    • Assists senior engineers in preparation of cost estimates and supporting documentation
    • Work with relevant stakeholders to review scope of project
    • Conduct any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required
    • Assists senior engineers in evaluation and pricing of change orders from vendors
  • Personnel Management
    • Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff
    • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and 2-5 years field experience
  • Associate degree in the electrical or mechanical field (add 3 years field experience)
  • High school diploma (add 5 years field experience)
  • 2-5 years' experience with designing and servicing controls systems for switchgear, substations, metering and SCADA/Fault Data/SER/Integration-Automation equipment installation and testing
  • Experience in reading electrical and control schematics
  • Experience in electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) startup, configuration, and calibration
  • Experience in testing and troubleshooting control and protection systems
  • Experience using basic electrical and hand tools
  • Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software
  • Experience testing, reading/verifying all voltage and current inputs to relays; verifying all metering (local and SCADA); calibrating all relays; trip testing (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all alarms (local and SCADA); verifying all function switches, etc.
  • Experience with 3 phase power systems; power system protection & control schemes; test equipment; test equipment software
  • MUST BE A US CITIZEN

Computer/Networking Skills:
  • Experience in OT and IT networking technologies and topologies
  • Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing OT and IT networks and protocols
  • Experience in CAD/CAE Software (Visio, AutoCAD)
  • Experience in schedule management software (Project, Primavera P6)
  • Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access etc.)

Certificates and Licenses:
  • Required Certifications
    • Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as: Niagara N4, Schneider Power Monitoring, Rockwell, Siemens, JCI, Eaton Foreseer, etc.
    • Certification in one or more SCADA platforms, such as: Iconics, Ignition, Aveva, etc.
  • Preferred Licenses / Certifications
    • Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
    • Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)
    • Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to computer screens for an extended period of time; Sitting for extended periods of time; Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction; Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard; Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand; Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Identify and understand the speech of another person.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Pre Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.
CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Pay Range: $85,996 - $129,050 per year

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