Process Control Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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 Leesburg, VA.

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 Leesburg,VA.

Application Deadline

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

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.

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