Control Systems Field Engineer

The Control Systems Field Engineer directly supports the Government customer at headquarters and conducts inventories of Control Systems at locations under the organization’s purview. The preferred candidate will be well-versed in common Control Systems Architecture design principles and possess operational knowledge of standard Control System processes. In this role, the candidate is expected to work with minimal guidance and is expected to take individual initiative in planning and performing work, in a cross-functional team, ensuring reports and recommendations are effectively communicated and actioned to support the Government customer and the mission requirements.

Working Conditions

Requires working on-site and traveling. The work is performed in both office and field environments and requires the candidate to facilitate meetings, training, and develop briefing material for senior leadership. This position interfaces with multiple teams and stakeholders as well as with the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Department of Emergency Services (DES) Plant DCS, OSI PI team, and Scheduling team. May be exposed to construction sites, electrical, loud noises, fumes, odors, insects, snakes, poor ventilation, and extreme temperatures. Work is performed with little, or no, direct supervision. Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors. May require travel to less-desirable locations. This position may require CONUS and/or OCONUS travel. Work may require being able to lift, carry, or move items up to approximately fifty pounds. Work may require climbing on military equipment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact during all phases of the inventory.

Lead onsite inventory activities, producing highly detailed inventory information of FRCS, ICS, and SCADA systems.

Read and review Electrical schematics for Control Systems.

Troubleshoot TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC, and network communications issues (can vary greatly depending on SCADA system and protocols in use).

Suggest Control System replacement (end of life, policy requirements, etc.) and assist stakeholders and the Government customer with recommendations for upgrades and/or replacement.

Perform data analysis of events or processes to help identify and make (automation) suggestions to resolve and prevent future issues.

Provide training and support to all team members on the program.

Support and guide control systems inventory team members during inventories.

Ensure optimal team performance while adhering to standardization and data normalization guidelines.

Demonstrate diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables.

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