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Associate Field Engineer - Controls

Wunderlich-Malec EngineeringRichmond, Virginia, United StatesRemote, Onsite

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:
  • 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
  • ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
  • Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

Wunderlich-Malec's Virginia is s looking for a mobile entry field engineer or technician interested in quick advancement in the controls engineer field involved in various industries including Data Center, Food and Bev, Life Sciences to name a few. This position is responsible for electrical and controls engineering projects involving electrical and instrumentation, coordination with electrical subcontractors, PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, commissioning support and start-up assistance.Major Responsibilities· Installation & Wiring QA/QC Verification including control panels and associated instruments (Level 2).

Ensure devices and/or equipment, associated with the control system, have been installed and wired per the manufacturer’s requirements as well as the submitted and approved package shop drawings and documentation· “Point-to-Point” testing to ensure field devices, associated with the control system, have been installed per the submitted and approved system shop drawings and documentation. (Level 3) This process also verifies the data to and from field devices are properly configured in the control system and includes data that may be read via network integration· Functional Performance Testing (FPT) to ensure the control system and field devices operate as defined by the relevant design documentation. (Level 4) Verification of the proper execution of control sequences, alert configuration, alert activation, trend displays, trend configurations, control system failures, and overall verification of the system graphics· Support System Level Testing to ensure the control system and field devices functionally perform as one system (Level 5).

Verify proper execution of control sequences with all relevant systems operating to achieve a common goal. During this testing, the SCADA is used to navigate the different areas and views of the facility, alerts are activated, trend displays are monitored, and system failure scenarios are examinedMinimum RequirementsEducationBS Electrical, Computer, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred. An AA in Engineering Technology or equivalent field technician experience may be substituted.ExperienceNew Graduate or 0-2 years of field experience· Understanding of or exposure to field instrumentation, hardware panels and low voltage controls design· Understanding of control systems, components, PLC programming, SCADA programming and their applicationsPhysical Demands of PositionRequirements:Attention to detail with critical focus on Quality Control. Ability to maintain quality with repetitive commissioning events. Writing, computer work, field work in construction trailer or industrial settings, color perception, hearing, adept at verbal and written communication, teamwork, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, and ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling. Interaction and coordination with customers and third-party vendors. Daily usage of PC/office applications and cell phone.

Working/Residence Plan


  • Up to 100% travel/work site location; (outside of PTO)
  • Monday-Friday working hours with occasional weekend requirements.
  • Multiple month assignments at various US-based sites with weekend travel up to 2x/month with project schedule considerations (excluding vacations). Project housing, meals and incidentals along with airfare covered by Company.
  • Full company benefits including training and four weeks paid time off (PTO)

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: 


Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel AssistanceThe salary is $80,000 per year and includes a discretionary bonus, remote housing, a $2,000 per diem stipend, and monthly airfare.

Life at Wunderlich-Malec Engineering

Wunderlich-Malec has been providing customers with engineering, system integration and fabrication solutions for more than 35 years. With offices throughout the US and nearly 430 professionals on our staff, we are one of the largest and most well established engineering companies in the United States, and we've successfully finished numerous projects for our US clients in many parts of the world. We're confident that our qualified staff has the knowledge, experience and talent to create and deliver the solutions you need for your facility process and operation needs. Wunderlich-Malec ranks on Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies list and is a GSA Schedule holder with the Federal Government for professional engineering services and manufacturing. Wunderlich-Malec is an engineering firm specializing in process controls solutions for a wide array of clients. Experts in the design, programming and deployment of automation systems for process, manufacturing, commercial buildings and public sector utilities. Skilled at electrical design, control system manufacturing, process integration, programming, testing, training, and ongoing support.
Thrive Here & What We Value- Deeply invested in people as a 100% employee stock options company- Small company feel with a strong focus on people- Empowered individuals- Positive attitudes- Dedicated experts- Rewarded and motivated- Knowledgeable- Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant- ENR top 500 firm at #170 or #197- Customer-focused, timely decision-making, informing, organizing, priority-setting, problem-solving- Hybrid office/home environment- Frequent use of personal computer- Entrepreneurially minded- Lead electrical design engineer position available in Biddeford, ME office- Diverse process knowledge: oil & gas, chemicals, water & wastewater etc.- Continuous improvement mindset- Excellence in project execution methodology- Compliance with all regulations, codes, etc.- Standard office environment and diverse industrial environments- Career growth with both technical and management tracks- Flexible work schedules- Great benefit package including 401K profit sharing w/company match as well as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.</s>
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