Project Engineer, Process Control & Data Solutions

About the role

You will join our Solutions for Industry department

As our new Controls & Automation Project Engineer you will be part of our Process Control & Data Solutions

(PCDS) team that supports all aspects of control system lifecycles across the diverse industries and systems of our varied clients.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be

• Control Systems design: Lead hands-on, detailed design efforts on assigned projects from initial information gathering through final implementation. Collaborate with other disciplines and participate in design reviews.

Verify system performance requirements are met.

• PLC and HMI programming: Write original, well-structured code and make changes to existing code. Use sound design practices to generate full system visualization, reporting, and alarming.
• Architecture configuration: Configure industrial Ethernet networks. Configure physical and virtual computer hardware/software. Create interconnections to client networks.
• Commissioning and site work: Lead the start-up, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing of equipment both locally and at customer sites. Field-tune systems and control algorithms. Troubleshoot non-functioning control systems.
• Documentation: Contribute to and interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Generate process control narratives and contribute to equipment Operation & Maintenance manuals.
• Project management: Working with Project Managers to regularly update the Controls/SCADA portion of project plans. Work proactively with Project Managers to address issues related to project schedule, budget, or scope and develop appropriate solutions.
• Organizational improvement: Act as a leader to support, promote, and improve department standards for design and programming. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Mentor and train junior engineers

Qualifications & Requirements

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• B.S. or greater in relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in control system integration and SCADA programming. Years of experience may offset educational requirements.
• Knowledge and programming experience on the Rockwell Automation Logix 5000 platform; experience with multiple PLC platforms (Rockwell Automation Logix 500, GE, Siemens, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience programming HMI/SCADA; Inductive Automation's Ignition is a must, experience with multiple platforms (Rockwell Automation, Wonderware, GE, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience configuring industrial networking systems and related hardware (primarily Ethernet-based).
• Experience configuring computers, workstations, or servers in control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in either Process Control or Machine Control; both areas is a plus.
• Knowledge of control system design, including electrical principles and hardware design.
• Additionally, experience with any of the following skills is a plus: virtual machines, MES, Linux, Hyper-V, ESXi, SQL, Python, C#, Java, cybersecurity or AutoCAD Electrical.

Additional information

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: an adaptable disposition and a general excitement towards learning new technologies in diverse industries.

Ramboll in the Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices in the Americas, delivering innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Additional Information: Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Ramboll in the Americas

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Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work.

At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at with such requests.

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $82,000 to $102,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting.

Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations.

In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

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