Fuels Automation Field Engineer, Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Connected Logistics; Decatur (AL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Fuel Automation Field Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency. This fully remote position involves significant travel and requires expertise in electronics repair and system integration. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with technical standards and lead small teams while interfacing with existing facilities. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health insurance and a robust 401(k).

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Requires five years of practical experience in electronics repair and system integration.
• Experience with Automated Tank Gauging and industrial networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with specifications and engineering drawings.
• Performs site surveys to estimate installation activities.
• Leads small teams and handles power and machine tools.

Skills

Electronics Repair

System Integration

Decision-Making

Tools

Veeder-Root TLS

PLC

Job description

Position is fully remote with 50-75% travel

**Contingent on contract award**

Connected Logistics is seeking a Fuel Automation Field Engineer, SME, to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Fuels Operational Technology Support Services (FOTSS) program.

Key Responsibilities

1. Works under the supervision of the Project Manager or designated representative.
2. Ensures technical, quality, and compliance issues are reported, reviewed, and resolved efficiently, in a controlled and auditable manner.
3. Reviews specifications and engineering drawings to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and international standards.
4. Provides construction engineering support and coordination, interfacing with existing facilities, including but not limited to construction engineering and input.
5. Performs site surveys to estimate installation activities.
6. Requires five (5) years of practical experience, including electronics repair, maintenance, installation, system integration, equipment testing, and inspection.
7. Capable of leading small teams (1-3 people) and safely handling power and machine tools.
8. Experience with Automated Tank Gauging (ATG), Independent Alarm Systems (IAS), Overfill Protection Equipment (OPE), Hydrant Fueling Automation Maintenance (HFAM), Hydrant Equipment Monitoring Interface (HEMI), industrial networks, and supervisory control systems is preferred.

Requirements

Required and Preferred Skills and Experience

• Typically 5-7 years of experience at an experienced level.
• Strong understanding of relevant discipline.
• Ability to apply knowledge to complex problems and develop recommendations.
• Decision-making within broad parameters.
• Acts as an informal resource for less experienced team members.
• Experience with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), Army Corps of Engineers (ACoE), or other government agencies is a plus.
• This role is remote with travel as required. Travel frequency and duration will be determined.
• Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: Veeder-Root TLS, Ronan X76CTM, ENRAF 854, Enraf 954, ENRAF 818, MTS Level Plus-M, MTS Level Plus-Tank Slayer, PLCs (Allen Bradley, SE Modicon, Emerson-GE, Siemens, Idec, WAGO).
• Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following communication media: Dial-up modems, lease line modems, Ethernet to analog converters, fiber optic cable, wireless communications.

Connected Logistics values confidentiality for all applicants and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a robust 401(k), and generous Paid Time Off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Connected Logistics complies with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, mental health, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, military status, or other protected statuses, unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists.