Project Engineer

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Schaumburg, IL

10d • $85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Local Business Partner and global provider of process systems and solutions, is hiring a Project Engineer to support automation and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) customers. The role helps develop, deliver, maintain, and optimize automation and advanced controls solutions. The Project Engineer leads technical project work, coordinates with customers and internal teams, implements control-system configurations, and supports project delivery from design through startup and commissioning. The role also contributes to customer training, technical guidance, business development, and mentoring colleagues.

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, including Emerson, Novaspect, and industry standards, and participation in their ongoing development and improvement.
• 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 Systems Services disciplines.
• 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 meet their objectives.
• Lead collaboration with internal and external customers to develop effective, innovative solutions to customer issues.
• Understand project design objectives and coordinate assigned deliverables with those of other team members.
• Maintain design and quality standards through 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), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Site Integration Testing (SIT) engagements with customers.
• Develop project process simulations and tools.
• Provide operator training and develop and deliver training content to customers and teams.
• 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 create technical guidelines for newer engineers, peers in other departments, and customers.
• Maintain and communicate project progress against schedules and deliverables.
• Review detailed project design documentation and approve it for accuracy and quality.
• Participate in or lead project team meetings and customer reviews.
• Lead resolution of requirements gaps, design issues, and quality concerns.
• Serve independently as the primary technical interface for customers or the sales team and lead technical discussions.
• Identify business development opportunities, develop customer relationships, and act as a trusted advisor.
• Lead rollout of new technology and product solutions in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support colleagues, participate in and support the Novaspect Technical Access Line (NTA), and mentor Control System Engineers.
• Provide guidance and mentorship 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 apply Novaspect Core Behaviors and Lenses in daily work.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST).
• 401(k) with 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