What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Control Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Process Controls Engineer
Location: Springfield, VA
Placement Type: Direct Hire
Workplace Type: Hybrid (3 days on-site, some weeks maybe fully on-site)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer with experience in industrial control systems to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a leading North American energy infrastructure company that focuses on delivering clean and affordable natural gas to millions of customers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain wiring diagrams and control panel designs from P&IDs.
- Program and manage at least two SCADA software platforms and two PLC platforms.
- Support startup and commissioning of control systems for complex industrial or pipeline processes.
- Develop control sequences and PLC programming based on P&IDs.
- Utilize AutoCAD and Microsoft Office to share, retrieve, research, and present business information.
- Work effectively under pressure while handling potentially volatile commodities.
- Establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors, and peers.
- Exhibit good judgment and present diverse ideas logically and concisely.
Essential Skills
- 5 years of proven experience with industrial control systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of process control theory and electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical instrumentation systems.
- Working knowledge of control systems in natural gas and propane processing, storage, and handling facilities, and gas flow measurement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Industrial Control System (ICS) protocols.
- Experience in programming SCADA and PLC platforms.
- Ability to develop control sequences and wiring diagrams from P&IDs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- Electrical Engineering and PLC programming.
- Deep knowledge of SCADA systems.
- Project management skills are advantageous.
Work Environment
The position is onsite five days a week, with travel to sites as needed. A 50/50 split between onsite work and travel is expected, with mileage reimbursement provided. Our team operates in a dynamic environment, leveraging the strength of our assets and expertise to provide premier energy solutions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/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 fully onsite position in Baton Rouge,LA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000