Electrical & Controls Engineer — Power Plant & SCADA

Amentum company; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Electrical & Controls Engineer in McLean, Virginia, to support safe and efficient power generation and facility operations. Responsibilities include supervising electricians, maintaining electrical systems, and managing control programs (SCADA/IFIX, FOXBORO DCS). Must obtain Top Secret clearance; U.S.

citizenship required. The role blends hands-on engineering with administrative duties such as documentation, regulatory compliance, and asset management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 2-4 years engineering experience in power generation/industrial facilities/utilities.
• Internship or co-op in industrial or power systems preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical power systems, motors, transformers, switchgear, and protective devices.
• Familiarity with CMMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft and revise electrical switching procedures; coordinate site power switching tasks.
• Supervise electricians and technicians in repair, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot power delivery equipment and procure replacement parts.
• Develop scopes of work for bids on recap projects; support subcontractors.

Skills

MS Office

CMMS

Communication

Organization

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

SCADA (IFIX)

FOXBORO DCS

Electrical drawings & schematics

AutoCAD

Job description

Amentum seeks an Electrical & Controls Engineer in McLean, Virginia, to support safe and efficient power generation and facility operations. Responsibilities include supervising electricians, maintaining electrical systems, and managing control programs (SCADA/IFIX, FOXBORO DCS). Must obtain Top Secret clearance; U.S.

citizenship required. The role blends hands-on engineering with administrative duties such as documentation, regulatory compliance, and asset management.