div>We’re hiring an Application Engineer to support the design and implementation of variable frequency drive (VFD) systems for custom industrial automation projects, primarily supporting overhead crane applications.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with customers, solving complex drive-related challenges, and owning projects from concept through commissioning.
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Application Engineer – Variable Speed Drives
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div>We’re looking for a Project Application Engineer to support full-system design and execution of industrial automation solutions for overhead crane and heavy industrial applications.
This role blends technical engineering, client interaction, and project execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full lifecycle of a project.
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Project Application Engineer (Industrial Automation)
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Blacksburg, VA16 days ago
As a Senior Slip Ring Design Engineeryour roles and responsibilities will include:
The Senior Slip Ring Design Engineer is responsible for designing, analyzing, and developing high reliability slip ring assemblies and other precision rotating electromechanical systems used in aerospace, defense, and space applications.
QUALIFICATIONS
Most importantly, you need to be a passionate Senior Slip Ring Design Engineerwho enjoys his work and is considered to be one of the best within your organization.
We are searching for a self-motivated engineer to support a wide variety of civil and environmental engineering designs alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including high-voltage transmission line routing and siting natural gas renewable projects commercial development power generation water treatment facilities emergency response and contribute to implementing department strategy vision and culture. The position offers the opportunity to practice in a variety of technical areas including but not limited to site civil design hydraulic analyses stormwater management regulatory compliance preparation of construction documents and construction administration and management.
Apply high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex infrastructure and transportation engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation. Lead larger-scale civil engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
Blacksburg, VA30+ days ago
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles and techniques of engineering planning; usage of equipment and materials used in engineering operations: specialized subjects used in the fields of engineering, such as mathematics, statistics, mechanics, power, physics, and chemistry; and of the strength of materials. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes.
ul>Develop, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) and applicable sections (primarily Section VIII and Section IX).
The Welding Engineer ensures welding quality, code compliance, process efficiency, and continuous improvement across fabrication operations while supporting production, quality assurance, and product engineering teams.
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. • Technical Design & Engineering Leadership • Lead electrical design efforts for building projects of varying size and complexity, including commercial, industrial, higher education, wastewater, and federal/DoD facilities.
Christiansburg, VA13 days ago
The ideal Cost & Value Engineer would be someone with deep experience in many (if not all) of the following:
li>Assists in maintaining liaison with outside governmental agencies in regard to scheduling of surveying for public works projects and makes oral and written reports. Receives and responds to citizen complaints regarding construction activities, illicit discharges and the drainage systems, including investigation, reporting and enforcement actions; prepares necessary documentation of activities.
Our team excels in providing solutions for power transmission, distribution, and renewable energy, utilizing advanced technologies and creative problem-solving to meet today's diverse energy needs. Collaborate internally to pursue power substation projects regionally and nationally with the objective of increasing Gannett Fleming presence in the power delivery business.
Roanoke, Virginia30+ days ago
p>Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) with experience in design and construction administration for our downtown Roanoke office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and managing electrical engineering projects for commercial, industrial, institutional, or residential facilities.
Respond to inquiries from the public, DOT officials, CTB members, news media and local, state and federal agencies relating to district transportation activities, problems, projects, etc. Maintain high level communication and outreach efforts with legislators, government and planning agencies, media, citizen groups and special interest groups concerning project status, progress, successes and challenges.
Blacksburg, VA13 days ago
strong>As a Senior Slip Ring Design Engineer, you will:- Establish concepts and requirements as needed to successfully conduct and support the design efforts in a variety of engineering disciplines including mechanical, thermal, and electrical design and analysis in the development of high reliability slip ring assemblies.
- Serve as the primary contributor to carry designs from inception in the bids and proposal phase through detailed design development and analysis to creation of production drawings and documentation and then continue to provide support as the slip ring product moves into production build and test.
div>Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design of control systems used to automate overhead cranes and material handling systems in industrial environments.
This role blends electrical hardware design with automation systems, allowing you to work on complex, real-world applications where software, controls, and electrical design come together to move critical operations.
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If you enjoy designing control panels, working with PLC-driven systems, and contributing to large-scale automation projects, this is a strong opportunity to grow your impact.
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Blacksburg, VA13 days ago
An established aerospace and defense engineering organization is seeking a Senior Slip Ring Design Engineer to support the development of high-reliability electromechanical products used in demanding applications. Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute mechanical, thermal, and electrical design solutions for advanced slip ring assemblies and related electromechanical products.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Develop technical proposals for power delivery projects, including substations, transmission lines, battery electric storage systems, solar farms and grid modernizations. Our team excels in providing solutions for power transmission, distribution, and renewable energy, utilizing advanced technologies and creative problem-solving to meet today's diverse energy needs.
Christiansburg, VI3 days ago
Residents enjoy a lower cost of living than many metropolitan areas, a growing dining scene, nearby Virginia Tech cultural and sporting events, and a high quality of life with convenient access to larger cities while maintaining a welcoming community atmosphere. An established manufacturer within the aerospace, defense, and industrial technology sector is seeking a Cost & Value Engineer (CVE) to support product cost optimization throughout the full product lifecycle.
The Fire Protection Engineer will be responsible for performing multiple aspects of fire protection engineering services on multi-discipline building design projects of small to large scope for commercial and government facilities, as well as single discipline fire protection engineering projects of small to large scope. - Performing all aspects of fire protection design services including conceptual studies, programming, schematic documents, design development documents, and construction documents under the direct supervision of a Senior Fire Protection Engineer or the Department Director.
li>Design, program, and optimize industrial automation and control systems using Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk HMIs, VFDs, and Kinetix motion control systems. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and automation system issues across the plant, including medium voltage systems, motors, drives, and control panels.
Coordinates and conducts land development programs utilizing responsible engineering activities and professional engineering expertise; Work is performed under the general supervision of the Project Engineer. Assists in maintaining liaison with outside governmental agencies in regard to scheduling of surveying for public works projects and makes oral and written reports.
ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). Other duties include assisting with or performing the following traditional geotechnical engineering responsibilities, with supervision: Prepare AutoCAD drawings for engineering designs, geotechnical profiles and location plans.
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. Roanoke offers an exceptional quality of life, combining an affordable, welcoming community with direct access to the Blue Ridge Mountains for hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor recreation just minutes from your doorstep.
After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. You will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production teams to drive product performance, manufacturability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Software Engineer Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Software EngineerBlacksburg, VA30+ days ago
p>The Department of Physics at Virginia Tech seeks multiple Wage Software Engineers to support the NSF-funded project NSF POSE: Phase II: Ecosystem of the Applications and Libraries for Physics Simulations (ALPS), a global, community-driven open-source software ecosystem used for quantum and classical physics simulations. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes.
Blacksburg, VA30 days ago
You will lead and support linear water and sewer infrastructure projects, contribute to system modeling and design, and collaborate closely with a tight-knit, team-oriented group that values communication, flexibility, and professional growth. This Senior Wastewater Engineer role offers the opportunity to serve as a technical expert on water and sewer line projects within a growing wastewater engineering team in Virginia.
li style="color:#595959">Other duties include developing technical specifications, performing substation conceptual layouts, providing direction and guidance to drafters and designers, directing the flow of drafting and designer duties, ensuring design schedules are met, including regularly providing project status updates to project engineer. - Prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects – including physical general arrangements, electrical one-line, detailed physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, equipment & construction specifications, and all associated electrical calculations and studies.
We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
College degree in Engineering or a related field and 3-5 years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience. About Segra: Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry leading service and reliability.
We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission critical. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where interns are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.