Electrical & Controls Engineer

Amentum · McLean, VA

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Level: Engineer
Team: Controls
Base pay: $130k–$150k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 4+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Amentum (industrial) in McLean, VA. Engineering & Technical Support.

They ask for: 4+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause
Base pay: $130k–$150k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 11 other live controls postings in Virginia.

Experience asked: Less than usual (4+ vs 7+)

Skills these teams ask for most

PLC 67%
Automation 58%
✓ Team leadership 33%
Robotics 25%
✓ Root cause 25%
Tooling 25%

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It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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responsibilities

with administrative support functions to ensure effective buildings and plant operations and maintenance. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or higher U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Hours: M-F 9+ hours, occasional weekends, and on-call

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

✓Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
✓2-4 years of engineering experience in power generation, industrial facilities, manufacturing, utilities, or facility operations.
✓Internship or cooperative education experience in industrial or power systems preferred.
✓Fundamental understanding of electrical power systems, motors, generators, transformers, switchgear, and protective devices.
✓Knowledge of preventive maintenance principles.
✓Basic understanding of electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and schematics.
✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
✓Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is preferred.
✓Excellent w

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Amentum is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to join our team in McLean, Virginia. The Electrical & Controls Engineer provides technical and administrative support for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of power generation and facility systems. Working with senior engineering and operations personnel, this position assists with electrical system maintenance, preventive maintenance planning, documentation, regulatory compliance, asset management, and daily operational activities. Responsible for supervising electricians and control technicians in performance maintenance of various electrical apparatus, power generation / delivery equipment and managing logic program changes of control / automated systems in an industrial plant environment. The role combines hands-on engineering

Engineering & Technical Support

•Crafting, revising electrical switching procedures; Coordinate all site power switching / reconfiguration tasks
•Supervise / direct and provide technical expertise to union members in performance repair, maintenance and periodic test of all electrical equipment ranging from 120VAC to 13.6VAC; 12VDC to 125VDC
•Troubleshoot malfunctioning of power delivery equipment; research and procurement of replacement parts
•Participate, review and provide engineering input to new recap projects. Crafting scope of work for soliciting bids from sub-contractors
•Mastering control algorithm of major plant industrial control systems: SCADA (IFIX), FOXBORO DCS; capable of troubleshooting operations of various plant systems i.e. boilers, chillers, emergency generators, motors, pumps, valves, instruments air, MCC, switchgears, and implement logic program change, utilizing these electronic platforms
•Interface with the client engineering team to support planned and unforeseen tasks
•Analyzing and thorough understanding of electrical and control circuitry of each plant system to direct and supervise crews in troubleshooting system failure; comfortable using Fluke multimeter and O-Scope as main troubleshooting tools
•Thorough understanding of standard electrical tests (e.g. HIPOT, meg, etc.)
•Attend meetings and brief customers on current operation status. Propose best practiced, sound solutions for client consideration
•Safety oriented; must be a good steward to promote environment protection and employee safety
•Assist in the operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical equipment associated with power generation and facility infrastructure.
•Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for electrical systems.
•Perform equipment inspections and assist with condition assessments.
•Review electrical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation for accuracy and updates.
•Assist in root cause analysis of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
•Support commissioning, testing, and startup of electrical equipment.
•Coordinate with operations personnel to minimize equipment downtime.
•Monitor electrical system performance and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and reliability.
•Participate in plant & building shutdowns, load bank testing, weather event coverage (as needed), and maintenance outages.
•Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Operations & Maintenance Support

•Assist with planning and scheduling maintenance work orders.
•Coordinate with maintenance technicians and contractors during scheduled work.
•Monitor maintenance backlog and track completion of assigned tasks.
•Verify completion of maintenance activities and maintain accurate records.
•Assist in managing spare parts inventory and equipment records.
•Support development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
•Prepare equipment history reports and maintenance performance metrics.
•Participate in routine facility inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.

Administrative Support

•Maintain engineering files, technical documentation, and maintenance records.
•Prepare work orders, purchase requisitions, service requests, and material requests.
•Assist with vendor coordination, contractor documentation, and procurement activities.
•Update computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) with equipment data and maintenance records.
•Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and engineering summaries.
•Track maintenance budgets, equipment expenses, and project costs.
•Schedule meetings, inspections, and maintenance activities.
•Maintain document control for electrical drawings, operating procedures, and technical manuals.
•Support regulatory reporting and compliance documentation.