Position Information

Functional TitleProcess Control Systems Engineer III

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryEngineering & Construction

GradeGS.14

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0004

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameProcess Control Engineering

Reports toSection Manager, Process Control Engineering

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheProcess Control Systems Engineer III performs a variety of professional, technical, and administrative work to support, design and program process control computer systems throughout WSSC Water.

Essential Functions

• Programs and/or may assist lower level Process Control Specialists in programming, testing, debugging, start-up, optimization of process control automation control systems throughout the Commission

• Troubleshoots and resolves very complex control systems hardware and software problems

• Analyzes and tunes very complex process control loops to optimum control

• Designs and develops implementation documents for incorporation into new process control systems

• Assists in developing process control system instrumentation and control specification standards

• Designs, deploys in the field, and commissions process control system networks and panels

• Coordinates process control and instrumentation standards, designs owner furnished process control equipment on various capital improvement projects

• Recommends hardware and software changes and upgrades to existing systems

• Participates in testing, debugging, and start-up of new processes and equipment at all Commission sites

• Designs, implements and installs databases in the PLC , HMI and historian machine nodes based on PI&D drawings and I/O lists

• Installs and upgrades operating system software, logic programming software, communications software and HMI software on servers and operator stations at various sites

• Troubleshoots communications network problems

• Responds to calls to emergency situations outside of normal work hours during all types of weather to support WSSC water business wherever Process Control and field equipment is located

• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Designs, deploys in the field and commissions PLC based RTU’s in the WSSC Water’s SCADA system

• May be required to participate in the group’s emergency duty program as designated by the Division Manager

• Designs and maintains communication links to systems outside of process control such as IT and SCADA

• Maintains hardware and software backups for disaster recovery

• Keeps abreast of and adapts to changes in the process control technology

• Performs related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces and elevated locations

• Ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises

• Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Extensive working knowledge of PLC based process control systems and PC based HMI systems in the water/wastewater industry

• Ability to program and implement a broad range of both continuous and batch control loops and alarming for various processes in the water/wastewater plants as well as the remote pumping stations

• Ability to install, program, test, tune, troubleshoot, restore and optimize all process control components such as PLC’s and their associated power supplies and I/O modules, PLC programs, remote I/O racks, fiber optic and STP cabling, networks, operator stations, servers, panels and databases

• Ability to program Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC’s, Wonderware HMI’s, various Ethernet products

• Ability to read and understand PI&D drawings, electrical drawings, ladder logic and other engineering drawings for a project

• Ability to read and interpret a control narrative and produce a working logic and HMI program from that narrative

• Ability to use PI&D and electrical drawings and I/O list to produce an I/O panel design

• Ability to learn and use CADD software for design purposes

• Ability to write specifications for hardware, software and instrumentation

• Extensive knowledge, skill and ability in identifying and evaluating process control changes that are cost effective

• Significant knowledge of and ability to effectively interface with operational and technical disciplines (electrical, mechanical, process) and to develop changes in ancillary equipment

• Ability to work with contractors, consultants, and internal WSSC Water teams and units and to maintain satisfactory working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors and to work in a team environment at various sites around the commission

• Must have expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas of process control:

• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in Wonderware HMI , including: graphical development; tag database development; scripting; alarming; data logging; I/O driver configuration; and Archestra configuration

• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in programming development and programming of Siemens S7, Siemens 505, and Allen Bradley 5000 family PLCs, including: RLL and APT programming; Profibus and Control Net configuration

• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in SCADA systems, including: SCADA polling master configuration and development; DNP3 and OPC ; INSQL development and maintenance; RTU design and installation; implementation and configuration of routers with OSPF ; of radio and microwave system implementation

• Extensive knowledge of Cyber security for control systems. This should include but not limited to: Extensive knowledge of IDS ; Securing routers and switches; Accepted methods of performing security assessments

• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in panel and network design, including: integration and layout of panel components such power supply; UPSs; terminal strips; isolators; fiber optic patch panels; design and installation of copper and fiber networks their and connections and interfaces

• Extensive knowledge of CADD

• Expert knowledge and demonstrated ability in instrumentation and controls with an emphasis on types used in water and wastewater stations, plants, transport systems and incinerators

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering (environmental option), Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems management or process control related field

• 6+ years direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of PLC based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or similar experience relevant to manufacturing industries or control system vendors.

OR

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 6+ years of experience in engineering, instrumentation/communications, electrical or operational environment

• 4+ years direct control experience in the design, programming, systems start-up as it is related to new construction and/or control equipment installation, engineering and operations of PLC based distributed process control and/or communication systems, or similar experience relevant to manufacturing industries or control system vendors.

Additional Requirements

• May be assigned to participate in the Division’s Emergency Duty Program

• Completion of the WSSC Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

• Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date

• Completion of all safety training as required by WSSC Water

• Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work

Preferences

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in instrumentation and controls with an emphasis on those types used in water and wastewater stations, plants, transport systems, and incinerators

• Current knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies

• Registration in the State of Maryland as a Professional Controls Systems Engineer

• ISA CAP certification

Salary$99,260 - $168,741

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application