Instrument / Control Engineer

Arlington, Virginia

Talent Software Services, Inc
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Instrument / Control Engineer

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of an Instrument / Control Engineer for a contract position in Arlington, VA. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
In this role, you will function as a technical specialist for Federal projects focused on resiliency, redundancy, and reliability. You may have the opportunity to supervise engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity or serve as a technical specialist providing knowledge and expertise.
As a designer, you will perform the following:

  • Provide controls design solutions for federal facilities inclusive of MILCON facilities such as headquarters, data centers, equipment maintenance facilities, hangars, housing, training centers, etc. as well as intelligence/command centers, generation stations, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) protected facilities, secure compartmented information facilities (SCIF) designs, laboratories, aviation facilities and other types of federal facilities.
  • Design Power Control & Monitoring Systems (PCMS) for controlling switchgear, generators, ATS, UPS, etc.
  • Design Building Management Systems (Client) for controlling HVAC, lighting, security, etc.
  • Produce design drawings, control system specifications, and design analysis documents.
  • Develop sequence of operations to govern how different system components should interact to ensure smooth and efficient operation.
  • Develop input/output (I/O) list for the controls system inclusive of points required to support achieving various functional modes within the sequence of operations.
  • Develop cost estimates and materials lists.
  • Coordinate with BIM/CAD team for drawing production, utilizing Bluebeam for drawing markups.
  • Collaborate with large project teams and client stakeholders (including high-ranking military officials) on conceptual designs, design reviews, etc.
  • Travel to various sites, both internationally and domestically, to collect data and/or attend meetings.
  • May be asked to assist with developing commissioning plans inclusive of individual component and integration testing procedures
  • As a project lead, you will perform the following:
    • Review/mentor lower-level engineering work or assignments for accuracy, clarity, and coordination.
    • Brief client stakeholders on technical aspects of control systems throughout project development and execution.
    • Manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements as well as establish work plan for projects.

Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineering (PE) licensure required. No preference on state.
  • You will be assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients.

Preferred:

  • Mission critical, redundant controls systems design experience
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
  • Familiarity with the applicable Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
  • CxA (Commissioning Authority) certification and experience
  • Active US security clearance, or ability to obtain one

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application.

Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk.

Date Posted: 17 May 2024
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