Technical Specialist 2 - Manassas, VA

Overview

Technical Specialist 2 are responsible for designing, developing, installing, and maintaining equipment used to monitor and control systems, machinery, and processes. Technical Specialist work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and transportation systems.?They're?technical experts in areas such as advanced process control, instrumentation, distributed control systems, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Technical Specialist use these skills to design and implement solutions to solve our customer's most complex needs.

Responsibilities

Design / Engineering

Originates design documents for small projects and in support of large programs.

Narrative Design Documents

Requirements Analysis

Subsystem Designs (CAD / Panels / Layouts / Wiring / SCADA Screens / Hardware / Communications)

Preparation of Specifications

Perform QA / QC and technical reviews of designs

Plans and Designs

Procedures and Fixtures for Integrated Systems Factory Testing o Internal / External Comment Resolution

Programming

Lead programming / configuration team efforts for complex automation and SCADA applications.

Program / Configure / troubleshoot PLCs, RTUs, and / or HMI systems.

Testing / Troubleshooting / Deployment / Commissioning

Author testing / commissioning procedures

Preparation of test reports

Originates test procedures

Commissioning of deployed systems

Development of test fixtures and simulation devices

Perform Factory and Field Testing

Maintenance

Perform troubleshooting on service calls to existing and legacy system operators.

Perform hardware / software upgrades and replacements on existing systems.

Managerial Responsibilities

Estimates

Conducts any surveys, inspections, tours, etc. of client sites, as required.

Prepares cost estimates and supporting documents for small projects.

Assists senior engineers in preparation of Bids and Proposals cost estimates and supporting documentation.

Evaluation and pricing of change orders

Personnel Management

Assigns technical tasks and coordinates with entry-level engineers

Assigns tasks and coordinates with Technical Staff

Qualifications

Field Experience

Experience in reading electrical and control schematics and plans

Experience in control system startup, configuration, and calibration

Experience in testing and troubleshooting control systems

Experience using basic electrical and machinist hand tools

Experience using testing, calibration, or industry-specific tools and software Tools / Software

Experience in computer networks

Experience in CAD / CAE Software (AutoCAD / EPLAN)

Standard Office Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)

Requirements

Proficient in programming languages such as ladder logic and structured text.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex automation issues.

Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs or DDCs from at least 1 of the following platforms :

Siemens (SIMATIC)

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) (Plant Pax preferred)

Schneider Electric (Modicon)

Tridium Niagara Framework

ABB (AC500, AC800M)

Omron

KMC Controls

Johnson Controls Metasys

Honeywell WEBS

Johnson Control FX

Siemens Desigo / Apogee

Distech Controls

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

GE Intelligent Platforms

Proficient in designing, programming, and troubleshooting SCADA solutions from at least 1 of the following platforms :

AVEVA (formerly Wonderware) InTouch, System Platform

Ignition by Inductive Automation

GE Digital (iFIX, CIMPLICITY)

Siemens WinCC

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View

AVEVA (formerly Schneider Electric) Citect SCADA

Intellution FIX32 / HMI32 (Historical) by GE Digital

VTScada by Trihedral Engineering Limited

AVEVA (OSIsoft PI) Historian

Preferred Licenses / Certifications

Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)

Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA)

Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

Engineer in Training (EIT) In relevant in field

Certification in one or more PLC / Automation Platform, such as : Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, Niagara, etc.

Certification in one or more SCADA platform, such as : AVEVA, Rockwell, Iconics, Ignition, etc.

Education :

HS Diploma / GED with at least a minimum of related field with 8+ years of experience.

Associates degree in electrical, automation or related field with 6+ years of experience.

Abilities :

Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

Sitting for extended periods of time.

Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.