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Electrical Control Engineer

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Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Facilities Control Systems Engineer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the NASA Glenn Engineering and Research Support (GEARS) Contract team. As a major partner of the GEARS team, Peraton is responsible to provide multi-disciplinary engineering services to maintain, enhance and improve facilities at the NASA Glenn Research Center.

The selected candidate will provide engineering services within the NASA GRC CPS (Central Process Systems) group. The candidate shall primarily develop control system designs and installation plans to improve CPS capabilities and maintain continuous equipment operations. This shall involve working closely with a variety of disciplines - project managers, electrical and mechanical design engineers, technicians, maintenance staff and equipment operators. Proficiency with MS applications - Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Teams a must. Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing, and can work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities include:

Design electrical and software control systems and existing control system modifications for improvement projects at GRC facilities
Provide engineering field support for the construction of electrical control systems and existing control system modifications
Develop IST (Integrated System Testing) plans and lead IST of electrical control systems during start-up
Develop Statements of Work (SOW) detailing work plans for field crews
Support daily operations of systems and troubleshoot as issues arise. Perform system outage response and solutions development.
Complete as-built drawings, facility change requests, equipment operating procedures and other project close-out documentation
Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to GEARS management, highlighting activities and issues encountered

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

BS degree in Electrical Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
5 years experience
Involvement with multiple engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical and Software Controls
Experience using AutoCAD design software (current version is AutoCAD 2019)
Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation

Desired Qualifications:

Working knowledge of electrical schematics, connection diagrams, electrical codes and standards
Experience in developing automation and process control schemes for varieties of systems, such as motor, pump, and valve control
DCS (Distributed Control Systems) development, architecture and operation
Field devices, actuators and instrumentation for temperature, pressure, vibration and flow measurement
ABB S+ engineering BRC (bridge controller) function code programming
ABB 800xA screen design
Ethernet network architecture and planning

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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What You Should Know About Electrical Control Engineer, Peraton

Are you ready to take your engineering skills to new heights? Join Peraton as an Electrical Control Engineer in Brook Park, Ohio, where you'll be an integral part of the NASA Glenn Engineering and Research Support (GEARS) Contract team. This isn't just any job; it's an opportunity to work on innovative solutions that maintain and enhance the prestigious NASA Glenn Research Center's facilities. You’ll get to design electrical control systems and software modifications, providing essential engineering support to improve operations. Collaborating with project managers, electrical and mechanical design engineers, and technicians, you’ll lead the charge in developing control system designs and installation plans. Your expertise in MS applications like Outlook, Word, and Excel will be critical, and your excellent communication skills will ensure you work effectively in both independent and team settings. Plus, you'll manage tasks from developing Statements of Work for field crews to supporting daily operations and troubleshooting issues as they arise. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on projects that support our nation's security and technological advancements. If you have a BS degree in Electrical Controls Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of experience, we'd love to have you on our mission-driven team at Peraton. Let's work together to keep our nation safe and ensure our equipment runs smoothly. With a competitive salary range of $86,000 to $138,000 based on experience, join us and be part of something bigger!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Electrical Control Engineer Role at Peraton

What are the required qualifications for the Electrical Control Engineer position at Peraton?

To qualify for the Electrical Control Engineer role at Peraton, candidates must have a BS degree in Electrical Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering, alongside a minimum of 5 years of experience. Involvement with diverse engineering disciplines, particularly Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Controls, is essential. Familiarity with AutoCAD design software is also required. Additionally, candidates must be U.S. citizens and pass a government background investigation.