Lead Engineer

Job Description

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.

Lead Project Engineer

Lead the design, implementation, and support of automation and process control systems in regulated facilities. Manage Emerson automation projects at the impact partner level, ensure team members learn new things, and keep clients happy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commissioning, configuration, and testing of automation systems, particularly Emerson DeltaV, to meet client and project goals.
• Help our team with project documentation, including Risk Assessments, Installation Qualification (IQ), and Operational Qualification (OQ) testing protocols.
• Develop, customize, and troubleshoot control systems and integrate third-party devices, both Emerson and non-Emerson (e.g., using Ethernet IP, Profibus).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, address challenges, and provide technical expertise during troubleshooting phases.
• Guide our junior engineers, sharing best practices for system configuration, code development, and documentation.

Qualifications

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of an innovative team committed to advancing automation in critical manufacturing environments, contributing to the success of groundbreaking products and processes. Apply today!

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 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.