Sr. Systems Engineer I

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 I

Position Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer I is an advanced engineering role responsible for independently executing automation and control system projects, leading significant technical scopes of work, and serving as a trusted technical resource for customers and internal teams. This position owns the design, implementation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing support of industrial automation systems while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to less experienced engineers.

The Senior Systems Engineer I applies advanced process control and automation expertise to develop and implement solutions, resolve complex technical challenges, optimize system performance, and support project execution from requirements gathering through final delivery. This role regularly interfaces with customer stakeholders, helps shape technical solutions, influences project execution, builds strong customer relationships, and contributes to the development of engineering best practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Travel Requirements

This role includes up to 30% 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

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.