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!

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $80.00 - $86.60 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Remote

Work Location: In person