Control Systems Project Engineer (Municipal)

Ramboll US Corporation; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Control Systems Project Engineer to support innovative projects in the water and energy sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control design, along with a relevant Bachelor’s degree. Responsibilities include managing project scopes and schedules, designing control systems, and developing documentation. This remote position requires strong communication skills and is suitable for someone passionate about sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in control systems project engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus.
• Must have strong communication skills and maintain a professional presentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Design Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Develop HMI and SCADA graphics as needed.

Skills

Electrical principles

Control systems design

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

HMI/SCADA proficiency

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or greater in electrical engineering

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Control Systems Project Engineer (Municipal)

Remote (Mid-Atlantic), North America

We invite you to bring your strong background and current skills in control systems project engineering to help develop innovative solutions for Ramboll's water, manufacturing, and energy businesses. To succeed in this role, you must have a B.S. or greater in electrical engineering or a relevant discipline, 10+ years of experience in electrical, instrumentation and controls (EIC) design (Years of experience may offset educational requirement). Are you our new Control Systems Project Engineer? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Advanced Manufacturing department

As our new Control Systems Project Engineer, you will be part of a team that supports all aspects of control system lifecycles across the diverse industries and systems of our varied clients.

Key responsibilities

• Project and Task Management: Adhere to a project's scope, schedule, and budget. Must understand the entire project scope (all disciplines) and interact with various team members as it relates to I&C systems. Provide direction, guidance and support the project team ensuring all instrumentation and control system tasks and objectives are met.
• EIC Design: Good working knowledge of electrical principles and able to read, understand, and design Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), loop diagrams, electrical elementaries, electrical schematics, network and riser diagrams.
• Control Design: Good working knowledge of control systems and able to read, understand, and design industrial control panels used to monitor and control systems and machinery.
• Contract Documentation: Ability to read, understand, and create instrumentation and control equipment technical specifications. Individual must have experience with municipal wastewater treatment, water treatment and water distribution process control, and its related equipment and instrumentation.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Must have a good working knowledge of multiple PLC platforms and able to read, understand, and develop simple PLC programs.
• HMI/SCADA: Must have a good working knowledge of multiple HMI systems. Ability to develop HMI and SCADA graphics and other SCADA related tasks is a plus.
• Networks: Individual must have good working knowledge of network design, protocols and component selection as it relates to process control.
• Personal Accountability: Responsible for personal actions, project team performance, and creating a safety culture in the office and at the jobsite.
• Hands-on field start-up/troubleshooting experience is a plus.

Your starting point for constant growth

• Must have B.S. or greater in electrical engineering or relevant discipline.
• Must have 10+ years of experience in control systems project engineering. Years of experience may offset educational requirements.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus.
• Must be eligible to obtain US security clearance for Federal work.
• Must be able to accept technical direction and coaching from more senior engineers and managers.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must have strong communication skills and maintain a professional presentation, especially with clients.
• Must be able to travel 15-20% of the time.
• Proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include

An adaptable disposition and a general excitement towards learning new technologies in diverse industries.

Welcome to our Energy division

Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,500 bright minds across 46 offices in 14 countries covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production through transmission and distribution, we plan, design and implement energy and municipal solutions all over the world.

Ramboll in Americas

Ramboll has nearly 2,000 experts working across 50 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy and Planning & Urban Design. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.