Functional Title Process Control Systems Engineer I - Laurel
Recruitment Category Type Standard
Functional Category Production
Grade GS.12
FLSA Status Exempt
Requisition Number 25-0048
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Level Non-Management
Job Code N/A
Job Description Summary
Organization Name Process Control Engineering
Reports to Section Manager, Process Control
Full or Part Time Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or Temporary Regular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Position Location Laurel
General Summary
The Process Control Specialist I performs professional engineering work in the field, plant and/or office.
Essential Functions
- Participates in a variety of special projects including analysis, testing, and inspection functions
- Programs and debugs process control systems including but not limited to field elements and devices, PLCs, HMIs, and reporting software
- Recommends changes to control strategies or operational modes based on observation of control loops
- Represent the Division in design teams for facility construction projects
- Participates in testing, debugging, and start-up of new processes and equipment
- Responds to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support WSSC Water business
Other Functions
- Deploys and commissions PLC based RTU’s in the WSSC Water’s SCADA system
- May be required to participate in the group’s emergency duty program
- Recommends hardware and software changes and upgrades to existing systems
- Reviews plans of projects for functional design and conformance to Commission standards, specifications, and contractual requirements
- Performs other related duties as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands
- Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces and elevated locations
- Ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises
- Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Some knowledge of modern principles and practices of engineering
- Some knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the operation, maintenance, and construction of utilities
- Good knowledge of computer operation and automatic process control
- Skill in making engineering computations, estimates, and designs and in preparing plans and specifications
- Ability to design, modify, and oversee automated process control as it deals with both chemical and mechanical processes
- Skill in conducting engineering research work and in writing technical reports
- Ability to understand computer software languages as they relate to the field of engineering
- Ability to work with contractors and the general public and to effect satisfactory working relationships; good professional engineering judgment
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering (environmental option), Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Management or degree related to industrial process control
OR
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 4+ years experience in an engineering instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment
Additional Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
- May be assigned to participate in the Group’s Emergency Duty Program
- Will be required to respond to emergency situations outside of normal work hours to support WSSC Water business
- Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
- Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work.
Preferences
Additional experience is helpful
Salary $94,128 - $160,272
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date 06/18/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
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