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BNH expands AEDC’s capacity by leveraging our parent companies' expertise in military and space system testing. We deliver proven results in large-scale program management, engineering, and construction for technically advanced, high-hazard facilities.\nOverview\nBeyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has a unique opportunity for a Controls Engineer to support critical national defense infrastructure at Arnold AFB, TN. As part of our Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) II team, you will play a direct role in maintaining and modernizing the complex utility systems that power America’s most advanced aerospace testing facilities.\n**If you are seeing this posting on a job board, BNH highly recommends you apply directly on the Careers Center page of our business website (https://careers-bnh.icims.com/jobs). Job board applications are not always compatible with company applicant tracking systems. **\nOpen to internal and external candidates\nJob Summary\nWe are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Controls Engineer to join our Power Control group. This role is responsible for the engineering and technical oversight of utility control and monitoring systems which are critical to the distribution of electrical power and other utilities to our test facilities. While this position involves some office work, a significant portion of the time is spent in the field and test areas requiring a proactive, hands-on approach to problem identification, problem solving, and system commissioning.\n\nWhat you will do in the role:\nServe as the engineering point of contact for utility control and monitoring systems, including PLC/DCS platforms from vendors like GE, Schneider Electric, Rockwell, and ABB\nManage and maintain the control systems for the electrical distribution system, water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, Elk River Dam, cooling water plants, and steam plant\nMaintain and support the control systems for other critical plant utilities including the steam plant and large scale compressed air systems\nOversee utility instrumentation, including data collection from water, steam, and electric meters used for billing. This includes leading the implementation and optimization of a new Schneider HMI-based meter reading and data collection system\nManage the lifecycle of the base-wide Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS), including planning for future upgrades and ensuring the reliability of critical monitoring points.\nProvide hands-on support for field commissioning, system testing, and troubleshooting of control systems and instrumentation\nInterface with Air Force (AF) counterparts to ensure control systems comply with DoD network and cybersecurity directives\nCollaborate with and provide technical guidance to Instrument Technicians and Utility Supervisors on maintenance, repairs, and system programming\nSupport capital investment projects for control systems through the entire project lifecycle, from design to final commissioning\nIt is a condition of employment to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy. \nPerform other duties as required. \nBasic Qualifications:\nBS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with PLC, DCS, and/or SCADA systems in an industrial, utility, or manufacturing environment\nDirect experience programming and troubleshooting systems from vendors such as Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Schneider Electric, GE, or ABB\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret level security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network\nDue to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC\nPreferred Qualifications:\nStrong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP)\nProficiency in one or more IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram).\nExperience with programming environments such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider Unity Pro, or GE Proficy Machine Edition.\nFamiliarity with DoD/Air Force cybersecurity requirements, such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF) or STIGs for control systems.\nKnowledge of secure industrial network architecture concepts (e.g., network segmentation, firewalls) in an OT environment.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.\nProfessional certifications such as ISA CAP, GICSP, or vendor-specific credentials (e.g., Rockwell Automation Certified, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure) are highly desirable.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salaries\nContinuing education assistance\nMultiple healthcare benefits packages\n401K with employer matching\nPaid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule\nJoin our Team!\nU.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1b, F1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, E-2, E-3, L-1, or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).\n\nThe minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.\n\nL07:$78,000 - $90,000; L08: $88,000 - $110,000\nat Arnold AFB, TN\n\nBNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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