Project Engineer

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Schaumburg, IL

9d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Local Business Partner and a global leader in process systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our fast growing team! The Project Engineer will assist our automation and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) customers in developing, delivering, maintaining, and optimizing state-of-the-art automation and advanced controls solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology field or technical work experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in the control system engineering field.
• Advanced knowledge in application of process controls standards (Emerson, Novaspect, Industry), and participation in the ongoing development and improvement of Standards.
• Advanced knowledge of internal development procedures and tools.
• Certification and training in advanced configuration and Process Controls solutions.
• Demonstrate excellence in core job responsibilities and competencies.
• Technical expertise and leadership in one or more disciplines within Systems Services.

Responsibilities

• Work to support customers under the Project Management process by: Actively listening, communicating, and developing solutions to accomplish customer’s objectives.
• Taking an active leading role in cooperatively working with internal and external customers to develop effective and innovative solutions to customer issues.
• Play a lead role in the timely and quality project deliverables by: Understanding overall project design objectives and integration of assigned deliverables with those of team members.
• Maintaining design standards and quality standards through the project development and implementation phases.
• Leading formal Design Reviews with customer team.
• Implementing complex configuration designs into the DeltaV control system.
• Leading Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) / Site Integration Testing (SIT) engagements with customers.
• Developing project process simulation and tools.
• Performing Operator training.
• Leading startup and commissioning phase of project at customer site.
• Leading efforts to establish customer metrics and targets for system performance, reliability, and safety.
• Complementing overall technical expertise with advanced skill development in one or more functional areas: Applications (software), Infrastructure (hardware), Projects, Operational Technology (networking and security).
• Ability to transfer knowledge and generate technical guidelines for newer engineers, peers in other departments, and customers.
• Provide clear and frequent communications by: Maintaining and communicating project progress on deliverables per the project schedule.
• Reviewing project detailed design documentation and approving content for accuracy and quality.
• Participating/leading project team meetings and customer reviews.
• Leading resolution of requirements gaps, design issues, and quality concerns.
• Fully independent and leads technical conversations with customers and sales team.
• Developing and delivering customer training content.
• Identifying business development opportunities, developing customer relationships, and engaging as a trusted advisor.
• Work as a team by: Leading roll out of new technology and product solutions as they align with organizational objectives.
• Helping colleagues as they encounter situations.
• Participating in and supporting the Novaspect’s technical access line (NTA).
• Mentoring other Control System Engineers.
• Developing and delivering training to teams and customers.
• Ability to work independently as the primary technical interface for customer or sales team.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to engineers at all levels.
• Work to grow Novaspect as an employee-owner by: Representing Novaspect’s core behaviors, quality, customer service, and brand.
• Developing technical expertise in one or more control systems, infrastructure, and operational technology areas.
• Complying with internal and customer safety programs.
• Emphasizing Novaspect Core Behaviors and Lenses in daily activities and interactions.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level