Instrument / Control Engineer

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.

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