Senior Engineering Technician (Columbia, MD)

Aspen Technology; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AspenTech is seeking energetic and self-driven engineering technicians to join our team as they support a DoD customer near Columbia, MD. You will design, implement, administer and maintain the client's Electrical SCADA system across campus and enterprise sites.

Strong teamwork and customer-focused attitude are essential. Requires 5+ years field experience and an Associate Degree in Building Automation Technology or related field; familiarity with HVAC/SCADA controls and field testing are

Qualifications

• 5+ years field or service experience in building automation, HVAC or SCADA systems.
• Associate degree in Building Automation Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read electrical lines/blueprints and work on multiple projects in parallel.
• Knowledge of electric utilities, power systems and networking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers in completing SCADA system database and display design packages.
• Create and integrate SCADA databases and displays with field equipment on customer systems.
• Complete field testing of SCADA system changes and document results.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and communication issues in real time.
• Work in HVAC, PLC, building automation and industrial control environments.

Skills

SCADA systems

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Project multitasking

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Building Automation Technology or related

Tools

Direct Digital Control (DDC)

SCADA software

PLC

Job description

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role

We are seeking energetic and self-driven engineering technicians to join our team and work alongside our client in a dynamic work environment within their secure and unsecure facilities based at our largest Department of Defense Customer near Columbia, MD. This position will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of the client’s Electrical SCADA System that monitors and controls electrical power across their local campus and enterprise sites around the globe. Candidates must be motivated, take initiative, customer-focused, strong attention to detail, successful at working as part of a team, and able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to be successful.

Your Impact

• Assist project engineers in completing SCADA system database and display design packages.
• Create and integrate SCADA databases and displays with field equipment on customer's systems.
• Complete field testing of the SCADA System changes by supporting SCADA Point-to-Point and Commissioning events. Complete detailed record keeping to track successful testing, identification of issues, and document troubleshooting steps completed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and communication issues in a real-time environment.
• Responsibilities are similar to many HVAC, PLC, building automation and industrial control systems disciplines.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of field or service experience in a related discipline.
• Associates Degree in Building Automation Technology, Mechanical or Electrical Technology, or other technical focus from an accredited college or 5 years working in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC or SCADA controls software systems (i.e. programming and installing a direct digital control, creating system graphics, etc.).
• Evaluate and follow electrical lines and/or blueprints.
• Ability to work on several projects in parallel in a fast-paced environment.
• Some knowledge of electric utilities, power systems, communications, control systems and/or networking.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to providing superior customer service.