Sr. Systems Engineer II

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.

Senior Systems Engineer II

Position Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer II is a senior technical leadership role responsible for leading small to mid-sized automation projects, serving as a primary technical representative for customers, and developing scalable solutions that drive value beyond individual project assignments. This position provides technical leadership across project execution, commissioning, operations support, customer engagement, and engineering best practices while contributing to the growth and advancement of the broader engineering organization.

The Senior Systems Engineer II applies expert-level process control and automation knowledge to architect solutions, optimize manufacturing operations, mentor engineers, improve engineering standards, and influence customer technology roadmaps. This role builds trusted advisor relationships with customers, drives collaboration across technical and business teams, coaches developing engineers, and contributes to organizational initiatives that enhance engineering quality, efficiency, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Travel Requirements

This role includes up to 30% travel to customer sites to support project execution, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, testing, training, consulting, 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

Preferred Qualifications

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.