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Position Information

Functional TitleProcess Control Systems Engineer

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryProduction

GradeGS.13

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number24-0018

Number of Vacancies2

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameProcess Control Engineering

Reports toSection Manager, Process Control Engineering

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

7:30am to 4:00pm

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheControl Systems Engineerperforms a variety of professional, technical, and administrative work tosupport the design, implementation, testing, and operation of process control systems.

Essential Functions

• Programs and debugs process control systems including but not limited to field elements and devices, PLCs, HMIs, and reporting software

• Performs problem definition and requirements analysis, produces justification reports, and develops designs for implementing new process control loops, or new control system to optimize performance of computer-controlled processes

• Troubleshoots difficult control/data systems

• Analyzes and tunes difficult process control loops to optimum response and cost-effective control

• Recommends changes to control strategies or operational modes based on observation of control loops

• Represents the Division in design teams for facility construction projects

• Participates in testing, debugging, and start-up of new processes and equipment

• Recommends hardware and software changes and upgrades to existing systems

• Reviews plans of projects for functional design and conformance to Commission standards, specifications, and contractual requirements

• Works extensively with computer based scientific and process control programming

• Reviews plans for plant alterations or new plant construction

• Responds to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Deploys and commissions PLC based RTU’s in the WSSC Water’s SCADA system

• May be required to participate in the group’s emergency duty program

• Develops cost estimated of water, sewer and related projects

• Performs other duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Ability to climb ladders, walk up and down two flights of steps without assistance, walk 100 yards without assistance, work in confined spaces and elevated locations.

• Used hand tools and use a multi-meter in an electrical panel.

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• Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds, and to utilize appropriate safety equipment and procedures appropriately.

• Ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises.

• Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night. Good physical condition, particularly the absence of respiratory and back problems

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge and ability to install, program, test, tune, troubleshoot, and optimize all process control components including field sensors, PLCs, cabling, networks, operator stations, historical databases, etc.

• Working knowledge and training in the theory and operation of all components of process control systems

• Ability and skill in researching what changes in process control are cost justified

• Ability to effectively interface with operational and technical disciplines (electrical, mechanical, process) engineers to develop changes in ancillary equipment

• Ability and skill to write and present clear and concise cost justification reports

• Ability to work with contractors, developers, consultants and the general public and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors and to work in a team environment

• Ability to keep abreast of and adapt to changes in the process control technology

• Ability to lead and provide training for lower level Process Control Technicians

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering (environmental option), Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Management or a related degree to industrial process control

• 3+ years of direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of PLC based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or relevant and similar experience to manufacturing industries or control system vendors.

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 7+ years experience in an engineering, instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment, including 3 years of direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of PLC based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or relevant and similar experience to manufacturing industries or control system vendors.

Additional Requirements

• May be assigned to participate in the Division’s Emergency Duty Program

• Will be required to respond to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support WSSC Water business

• Completion of the WSSC Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in instrumentation and controls with an emphasis on those types used in water and wastewater stations, plants, transport systems, and incinerators

• Current knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies

• Registration in the State of Maryland as a Professional Controls Systems Engineer

• ISA CAP certification

Salary$86,312 - $146,731

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree - OR - High School diploma or equivalent with 7+ years experience in an engineering, instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have 3+ years of direct control experience in design, programming, and systems start-up relative to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of PLC based distributed process control, and/or communication systems, or relevant and similar experience to manufacturing industries or control system vendors?

• Yes

• No

• • This position will require response to emergency calls outside of normal work hours in order to support WSSC Water business. Are you able to meet this job requirement?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you registered as a Professional Controls Systems Engineer in the State of Maryland?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have an ISA CAP certification?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in the water/wastewater industry?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application