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ERG is seeking a Process Control Engineer to support the design, commissioning, and construction of electrical systems for chemical and energetics manufacturing facilities at a federal site in Indian Head, Maryland.
This position will be full-time at the federal site in Indian Head, MD, and will include interaction and support from ERG personnel at the federal site, as well as from ERG’s Fairfax and Arlington offices. Indian Head is approximately 30 miles from Washington, DC, 25 miles from Alexandria, VA, and 60 miles from Fredericksburg, VA.
Job Description:
- Prepare industrial process control system design packages (e.g., drawings, specifications, and cost estimates) for new or upgraded process control systems, including, but not limited to, panel layouts, power distribution, network architecture, input/output (I/O) instrumentation, grounding/bonding, security, and raceway/cable tray
- Review, test, and troubleshoot industrial process control system elements including, but not limited to, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), field wiring, I/O configuration, sensors and instrumentation, network communications, pneumatic systems, and panel and device wiring/cabling
- Conduct technical reviews of design packages created by others to assess compliance with applicable Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), electrical codes, and regulations, as well as end-user requirements
- Support design process from concept through delivery of completed design package
- Prepare technical memoranda/reports that summarize information, such as requirements or the basis of design
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with other stakeholders internal to and external to the design team (e.g., engineering department, manufacturing department)
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s or a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (minimum GPA of 3.0)
- 1–5 years of professional experience in industrial process control systems design, implementation, or maintenance
- Experience with process control systems; Siemens programming experience is preferred but not required
- Awareness and/or fluency in NFPA 70 NEC
- Experience working with AutoCAD
- Ability to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience. ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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