Senior Engineering Technician (Columbia, MD)

Aspen Technology, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AspenTech is seeking energetic engineering technicians to support the Electrical SCADA system for a major DoD client near Columbia, MD. You will assist project engineers by designing, implementing and testing SCADA databases and displays, and by coordinating with field equipment.

Candidates should have 5+ years of field or service experience in building automation or industrial controls, plus an Associate Degree or equivalent training. Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field or service experience in a related discipline.
• Associate Degree in Building Automation Technology, Mechanical or Electrical Technology, or other technical focus or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings/blueprints and follow electrical lines.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers in completing SCADA system database and display design packages.
• Create and integrate SCADA databases and displays with field equipment.
• Support field testing of SCADA system changes during commissioning events.
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time system and communication issues.

Skills

SCADA systems

Field service

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Building Automation Technology

Electrical or Mechanical Technology background

Tools

SCADA software

HVAC/industrial controls software

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.

AspenTech is a global software leader helping industries meet the increasing demand for resources from a rapidly growing population in a profitable and sustainable manner. Our Digital Grid Management software suite, including AspenTech OSI products, helps power and utilities companies achieve superior real-time control, optimization and management for exceptional performance of complex energy networks.

If you're looking to make a difference every day and push the limits of performance, AspenTech is doing things no one else thought was possible.

As a leading industrial software partner, we help companies all over the world run safer, greener, longer and faster.

With over 3700 employees and more than 60 global locations, AspenTech is meeting today's sustainability and business challenges head-on with unmatched expertise, cutting-edge AI-powered technology and a passion to innovate.

AspenTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. AspenTech does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related conditions, marital status, familial status, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, citizenship, military service or protected Veteran Status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation: We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who have a disability or sincere religious reasons to request accommodation, when necessary to enable the individual to participate in the job application or interview process. If you wish to request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

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