Project Engineer

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Chanhassen, MN

17d • $85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Local Business Partner and employee-owned company, is hiring a Project Engineer to support automation and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) customers in developing, delivering, maintaining, and optimizing automation and advanced controls solutions. The engineer works with internal and external customers throughout project development and implementation, leads technical deliverables and customer engagements, and serves as an independent technical interface for customers and the sales team. The role also contributes technical expertise, mentoring, training, customer relationship development, and the rollout of technology and product solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Technology field, or technical work experience.
• 2–6 years of experience in the control system engineering field.
• Advanced knowledge of applying process controls standards (Emerson, Novaspect, and industry standards), 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.
• Demonstrated excellence in core job responsibilities and competencies.
• Technical expertise and leadership in one or more disciplines within Systems Services.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, such as workstation monitors and laptop computers.
• Ability to work extended hours on a computer.
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Listen to customers, communicate effectively, and develop solutions that accomplish their objectives.
• Lead cooperative work with internal and external customers to develop effective and innovative solutions to customer issues.
• Understand project design objectives and coordinate assigned deliverables with those of other team members.
• Maintain design and quality standards throughout project development and implementation.
• Lead formal design reviews with customer teams.
• Implement complex configuration designs in the DeltaV control system.
• Lead Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) or Site Integration Testing (SIT) with customers.
• Develop project process simulations and tools.
• Perform operator training and develop and deliver training content for teams and customers.
• Lead project startup and commissioning at customer sites.
• Lead efforts to establish customer metrics and targets for system performance, reliability, and safety.
• Develop advanced skills in one or more functional areas: applications (software), infrastructure (hardware), projects, or operational technology (networking and security).
• Transfer knowledge and generate technical guidelines for newer engineers, colleagues in other departments, and customers.
• Track and communicate project deliverable progress against the project schedule.
• Review detailed project design documentation and approve content for accuracy and quality.
• Participate in or lead project team meetings and customer reviews.
• Lead resolution of requirements gaps, design issues, and quality concerns.
• Lead technical conversations with customers and the sales team.
• Identify business development opportunities, build customer relationships, and act as a trusted advisor.
• Lead rollout of new technology and product solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Support colleagues and participate in Novaspect’s technical access line (NTA).
• Mentor Control System Engineers and provide guidance to engineers at all levels.
• Represent Novaspect’s core behaviors, quality, customer service, and brand.
• Develop technical expertise in control systems, infrastructure, and operational technology.
• Comply with internal and customer safety programs and emphasize Novaspect Core Behaviors and Lenses in daily activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST).
• 401(k) with a 6% company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Student debt and tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus potential of 5%.
• Eligible for overtime.

What This Job Offers

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