Systems Engineer, Site Services

Non-Headquarters
Full-time
Posted Aug 26, 2026

Skills

Industrial Automation
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
PLC Programming
SCADA
Communication
Data Analysis
Teamwork
Troubleshooting

Job description

Proconex is the exclusive  Emerson Impact Partner  for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.

Systems Engineer I

Position Summary

The Systems Engineer I is an entry-level engineering role responsible for supporting the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, this position contributes to automation projects by executing assigned technical tasks while developing technical knowledge of control systems, process automation, and regulated manufacturing environments.

This role provides exposure to the full system development lifecycle, including control system design, programming, testing, commissioning, validation, documentation, and operational support. Assignments are structured to develop technical proficiency, industry knowledge, and professional engineering skills while ensuring compliance with established engineering standards, quality procedures, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

•Support the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of industrial automation systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems, data historians, and related technologies.

•Develop and update engineering deliverables, including control narratives, I/O lists, functional specifications, graphics, alarm configurations, and system documentation.

•Configure automation applications using approved engineering standards, templates, libraries, and established development methodologies.

•Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, startup, and validation activities while documenting test results, deviations, and corrective actions.

•Troubleshoot routine automation and control system issues and support system upgrades, maintenance activities, and lifecycle management initiatives.

•Create, maintain, and organize engineering documentation, project records, testing documentation, and design deliverables in accordance with company and client requirements.

•Follow established engineering procedures, quality standards, project execution plans, and client-specific requirements.

•Participate in onsite and remote customer support activities, including operational support, troubleshooting, commissioning, and startup efforts.

•Collaborate with engineering, operations, validation, and project teams to support successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

•Participate in technical training, mentoring, and professional development activities to expand knowledge of automation technologies, engineering tools, and industry best practices.

•Leverage emerging technologies and digital tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to improve productivity, learning, documentation, troubleshooting, and engineering workflows.

Travel Requirements

This role includes up to 60% travel to customer sites to support project execution, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, testing, training, and other customer-facing activities.

Project assignments may require extended onsite support at customer locations. Individuals in this role must be open to temporary relocation or assignment-based relocation for project work based on customer, project, and business needs.

Basic Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.

•0-2 years of engineering experience in industrial automation, process control, manufacturing systems, engineering services, or related technical environments. Internship, co-op, and research experience may be considered.

•0-2 years of experience working with engineering drawings, technical documentation, specifications, or system documentation through academic or professional experience.

•0-2 years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

•Internship, co-op, or project experience involving automation, controls, process systems, manufacturing systems, or engineering project work.

•Exposure to Emerson DeltaV, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, Wonderware, OSI PI, PLC, SCADA, or similar automation platforms.

•Exposure to industrial networking, databases, programming, data systems, or industrial communication protocols.

•Experience supporting commissioning, validation, testing, or quality-related activities.

•Exposure to life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, energy, utilities, food and beverage, or advanced manufacturing environments.

•Experience leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve engineering productivity, technical documentation, software development, troubleshooting, data analysis, project execution, or other business and engineering workflows.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organization. Through our ESOP, every team member shares in the growth and success of the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term rewards.

Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com, @proconex.net or @valspec.net.  Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.  Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Proconex. Proconex will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.