RPMP Deputy Technical Manager (Remote)

About the Role

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Culmen International is hiring a Deputy Technical Manager to provide support to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection's Radiation Portal Monitor Program (RPMP) site management, construction and commissioning contract.

The RPMP Deputy Technical Manager will provide industrial instrumentation and automation programming technical expertise by supporting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), and on-site field support. 

The desired candidate will be required to commute to Bethesda, MD 20814 four (4) times per month during the first month on-the-job for hands-on programming of the test bed equipment at their own expense. Local candidates strongly preferred but not required.

This is a remote/hybrid role with 70% travel in the domestic U.S. (TX, WA, SC, FL, MS, NJ, and NY). This position is subject to 75% outdoor/25% indoor on-site working conditions in all elements of weather and land. Some job sites include a work trailer, and all include a rental car for employees. Travel durations are approximately 7-10 calendar days in length, with 1-2 trips per month. The company pays for travel expenses to include lodging, transportation, and meals and incidental expenses per diem. 

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

The RPMP Deputy Technical Manager will provide industrial instrument and automation programming technical expertise to CBP’s Radiation Portal Monitor Program, working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) to include field support.

• Support joint team in engineering design solutions (Drawings and Specifications) iteratively developing PLC, HMI, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) designs for use cases and coordinating with engineering teams
• Ensure PLC and HMI programming templates comply with DHS requirements
• Provide Technical and Training Support to field-deployed PLC and HMI logic, supporting multiple teams and ongoing projects simultaneously
• Conduct field travel (70%) to various locations in the U.S. Field travel activities include site surveys and field testing, implementation, and commissioning of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial instruments
• Integration of system’s gate arms, traffic lights, cameras and related testing
• Assign network devices such as relays, meters and managed ethernet switches to LANs, etc.
• Adopt a detail-oriented and collaborative approach to ensure each project is completed on time and supports field testing
• Work closely with the project management and construction teams by attending meetings, resolving issues, and providing technical and engineering recommendations
• Work closely with the RPMP Deputy Program Manager and Senior Technical Manager to ensure successful completion of project phases
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field
• 2-5 years of industrial experience as an Electrical/Industrial Automation Engineer, specializing in the automation and digitalization of industrial processes, and design of technical drawings or a related industry field
• Familiarity with one or more PLC platforms such as WAGO, ABB, IFM, Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or Delta
• Exposure to programming environments such as CoDeSys, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Simatic Manager, Studio 5000, or other IEC 61131-3 compliant platforms
• HMI Programming: Expertise in designing and programming Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) for intuitive and effective user interactions
• Fieldbus: Experience in Modbus TCP and Ethernet
• Modbus Communications: Experience in implementing Modbus TCP communications for reliable and efficient data exchange between devices
• Strong written and oral communication skills, fast learner, detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with federal government customers preferred
• Bluebeam Revu or Adobe experience with marking engineering designs
• Extensive experience with MS Office applications

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners) 

• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.