Staff Engineer, Process Control & Data Solutions

About the role

Ramboll is accepting applications for entry-level engineers with 0 to 3 years of experience at our office in Charlotte, NC. As a new Engineer, you will be assigned a mentor who will guide you through project assignments and gain experience working in one or more practice areas such as PLC programming and SCADA development. You will work on a diverse set of controls, SCADA, robotics, and automation projects with our existing engineering team, gaining exposure to various controls and automation software packages and hands-on experience with instrumentation and automation hardware.

Responsibilities

• Gain real project experience alongside experienced engineers
• Assist in programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems utilizing industry leading software
• Participate in Client/Stakeholder interactions, with potential onsite occurrences
• Plan Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols and troubleshoot control processes
• Gain exposure to multiple manufacturing industries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
• Currently hold or be willing to pursue the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification by taking the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Background in Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Chemical, or another engineering discipline relevant to controls engineering
• Experience with or the ability to work in AutoCAD
• Ability to work hands-on with electrical circuitry, wiring, and related components
• Experience with Python programming and the ability to learn and apply additional programming languages as needed
• Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients and represent the organization professionally
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds while ascending a flight of stairs, maintaining one hand on a handrail
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis (no sponsorship available)

Team & projects

You will be part of the Process Controls & Data Solutions team that focuses on instrumentation, controls, SCADA, robotics, and automation. The team works with many industries including metals, aerospace, food & beverage, industrial water/wastewater treatment, and municipal water/wastewater treatment. We work directly with our UL-listed panel shop and field technicians to support complete turn-key solutions for clients — designing, procuring, fabricating, programming, delivering, implementing, and supporting controls and automation projects throughout the US and for some key overseas clients.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $58,416 to $73,020 per year. This range reflects the compensation reasonably expected at the time of posting; actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because Ramboll operates 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.

Benefits

Ramboll offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance, including flexibility in where, when, and how much you work.