Staff Engineer, Process Control & Data Solutions

Ramboll • Charlotte, NC

21h

About The Position

Ramboll is hiring an entry-level Engineer for its Process Control & Data Solutions team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role is intended for candidates with 0 to 3 years of experience. The new Engineer will receive a mentor and gain project experience in one or more practice areas, including PLC programming and SCADA development.

The Engineer will work with the existing engineering team on controls, SCADA, robotics, and automation projects. The position offers exposure to multiple controls and automation software packages and hands-on experience with instrumentation and automation hardware. The team supports clients across several manufacturing and infrastructure industries and works with a UL-listed panel shop and field technicians to provide turn-key controls and automation solutions. Projects may involve designing, procuring, fabricating, programming, delivering, implementing, and supporting systems throughout the United States and for some overseas clients.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available. The anticipated base salary is $58,416 to $73,020 per year. The position may also be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other compensation, and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Ramboll describes its work culture as inclusive and flexible, with an emphasis on professional development and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Currently hold or be willing to pursue Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification by taking the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Background in Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or another engineering discipline relevant to controls engineering.
• Experience with AutoCAD or the ability to work in AutoCAD.
• Ability to work hands-on with electrical circuitry, wiring, and related components.
• Experience with Python programming and ability to learn and apply additional programming languages as needed.
• Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with clients and represent the organization professionally.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds while ascending a flight of stairs and maintaining one hand on a handrail.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Gain real project experience alongside experienced engineers.
• Assist in programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems using industry-leading software.
• Participate in client and stakeholder interactions, which may occur onsite.
• Plan Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols and troubleshoot control processes.
• Gain exposure to multiple manufacturing industries.
• Work with the engineering team on controls, SCADA, robotics, and automation projects.
• Support the delivery of controls and automation projects, potentially through design, procurement, fabrication, programming, implementation, and ongoing support.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Position may be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.
• Flexible work arrangements are offered as part of the company’s approach to work.

What This Job Offers

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