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Job Title: Project EngineerJob Description

This role involves performing project and on-site engineering services including programming, start-up, training, modifications, and troubleshooting on revenue-generating projects. You will also provide project management on multiple projects, which includes managing teams composed of team members, contractors, and customer personnel.

Responsibilities

+ Manage projects, including quotation, specification and project plan generation, execution and management, resource allocation and management, material specification and procurement, project documentation, project scheduling, and execution.

+ Ensure project on-time performance and profitability.

+ Provide independent factory and field troubleshooting and training for control panels used in target markets.

+ Develop familiarity and working knowledge to provide backup support for all control panel products.

+ Offer secondary technical support to customers, field engineers, and sales channels on configuration, operation, maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting of specific products and applications.

+ Support instrument and system-level software and communications for customers.

+ Provide recommendations, diagnose, and troubleshoot customer applications remotely or on-site.

+ Act as a level of escalation from Technical Support personnel for technical support assistance.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an Associate degree with significant experience.

+ Five years of experience with industrial control in support.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Solidworks drawing packages.

+ Knowledge of field engineering skills, project management skills, test equipment, electrical safety, and good engineering practices.

+ Familiarity with UL508A and NEC electrical standards.

+ Expertise in mechanical/electrical engineering and basics of electronics and control theory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience designing and supporting control panels.

+ Understanding of hazardous area requirements.

+ Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with control instrumentation.

+ Familiarity with configuration and programming of micro-based instrumentation.

+ Experience in creating lesson plans and conducting training.

+ Self-motivated with good communication skills.

Work Environment

This role operates on a hybrid schedule, with three days onsite and two days remote. You will be part of a team engineering systems using a range of products in industries such as Heat Treat, Life Science, Food & Beverage, Plastics & Water. The work involves the complete mechanical/electrical design of control panels, offering the opportunity to collaborate closely with a global clientele.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Ashburn,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.