Staff Engineer, Process Control & Data Solutions

Ramboll • Charlotte, NC

4h • Onsite

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. A mentor will guide the engineer through project assignments and help them gain experience in practice areas such as PLC programming and SCADA development.

The engineer will work with the existing engineering team on controls, SCADA, robotics, and automation projects. The role offers exposure to controls and automation software and hands-on experience with instrumentation and automation hardware. The team works across industries including metals, aerospace, food and beverage, industrial water and wastewater treatment, and municipal water and wastewater treatment. It works with a UL-listed panel shop and field technicians to provide end-to-end solutions, from design and procurement through fabrication, programming, delivery, implementation, and support, for projects throughout the United States and some overseas clients.

Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable. 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. Actual compensation may vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

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 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, including 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, 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 with 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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