Associate Field Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry historyENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firmRated as a top System Integrator GiantWunderlich-Malec's Virginia is s looking for a mobile entry field engineer or technician interested in quick advancement in the controls engineer field involved in various industries including Data Center, Food and Bev, Life Sciences to name a few. This position is responsible for electrical and controls engineering projects involving electrical and instrumentation, coordination with electrical subcontractors, PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, commissioning support and start-up assistance.Major ResponsibilitiesInstallation & Wiring QA/QC Verification including control panels and associated instruments (Level 2). Ensure devices and/or equipment, associated with the control system, have been installed and wired per the manufacturer’s requirements as well as the submitted and approved package shop drawings and documentation“Point-to-Point” testing to ensure field devices, associated with the control system, have been installed per the submitted and approved system shop drawings and documentation. (Level 3) This process also verifies the data to and from field devices are properly configured in the control system and includes data that may be read via network integrationFunctional Performance Testing (FPT) to ensure the control system and field devices operate as defined by the relevant design documentation. (Level 4) Verification of the proper execution of control sequences, alert configuration, alert activation, trend displays, trend configurations, control system failures, and overall verification of the system graphicsSupport System Level Testing to ensure the control system and field devices functionally perform as one system (Level 5). Verify proper execution of control sequences with all relevant systems operating to achieve a common goal. During this testing, the SCADA is used to navigate the different areas and views of the facility, alerts are activated, trend displays are monitored, and system failure scenarios are examinedMinimum RequirementsEducation BS in electrical, computer, chemical, or mechanical engineering is preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent field technician experience may be substituted.ExperienceNew Graduate or 0-2 years of field experienceUnderstanding of or exposure to field instrumentation, hardware panels, and low-voltage controls designUnderstanding of control systems, components, PLC programming, SCADA programming, and their applicationsRequirements Attention to detail with a critical focus on Quality Control. Ability to maintain quality with repetitive commissioning events. Writing, computer work, fieldwork in construction trailer or industrial settings, color perception, hearing, adept at verbal and written communication, teamwork, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling. Interaction and coordination with customers and third-party vendors. Daily usage of PC/office applications and cell phone.Working/Residence PlanUp to 100% travel/work site location; (outside of PTO)Monday-Friday working hours with occasional weekend requirementsMultiple month assignments at various US-based sites with weekend travel up to 2x/month with project schedule considerations (excluding vacations). Project housing, meals, and incidentals along with airfare, are covered by the companyFull company benefits including training and four weeks of paid time off (PTO)Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performanceWunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical Dental Vision Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Long Term Disability Voluntary Short Term Disability Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonus Program 401(k)/Profit Sharing 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Employee Assistance Program Will Preparation Resources Worldwide Travel AssistanceSalary Summary The salary is $80,000 per year and includes a discretionary bonus, remote housing, a $2,000 per diem monthly stipend, and monthly airfare.