Engineering Jobs in Richmond, VA

Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.

POSITION: Senior Engineer

SALARY: $115,000 - $140,000

LOCATION: Richmond, VA

We're looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.

Typical Duties

• Performing services to meet client needs, with a specific focus on Control Systems
• Designing, developing and implementing solutions to resolve customer issues
• Consulting with and training end users on new applications
• Assisting in project development and planning.
• Performing onsite pilots, FAT testing, SAT testing, and demos as needed
• Position requires 30 - 40% independent travel to customer locations

Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field (EE, EET, ME, MET or comparable). An equivalent combination of experience and training may also be considered

5 years relevant working experience with:

• PLC Programming: Schneider Modicon, Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Schneider Electric, and Siemens
• Control Systems implementation, design, installs, and troubleshooting
• Experience with industrial application programming languages
• Experience with Electrical Schematics
• Acute attention to detail and process, Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions and Excellent customer service attitude
• Showcase Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork

Preferred Experience:

• AutoCAD or Drafting experience
• Networking experience (Ethernet IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Siemens PLC and SCADA platform experience
• Rockwell PLC and SCADA platform experience

Must Haves For Role:

• Meets the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of these duties.
• Is able to be exposed to hazardous conditions.
• Is able to work shift, weekend and holiday schedules.
• Has ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs and other manual work under adverse conditions.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Application Security Architect & Engineer - 6 mo C-H

600 E Main Street, Richmond, VA

03/23/2026 - 05/29/2026

Client: State

Agency Interview Type: Web Cam Interview Only

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Client is seeking an Application Security Engineer (ASE) with 5+ years of experience to join the Office of Technology under Joint Security Operations. In this role, the ASE serves as a dedicated security partner to application teams, providing guidance on secure design, vulnerability management, and secure development practices. The ASE works collaboratively across the SDLC to ensure security is embedded into application design, development, testing, and deployment. This includes supporting compliance requirements, delivering training and education, and assisting teams with vulnerability remediation efforts.

The successful candidate will identify and recommend improvements to improve the security of all Virginia Tax applications, promote secure coding and development practices, and contribute to ongoing initiatives that reduce risk and strengthen the agency's overall security posture.

Employment Terms: 6 mo Contract-to-Hire. No sponsorship available.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Provide security guidance, training, and best practices for development and operations teams.

Support secure software development by applying knowledge of SDLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.

Evaluate software architecture and design for security risks and alignment with DevSecOps principles.

Promote and enforce secure coding standards and guidelines.

Review source code to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.

Assess security risks across multiple programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, C#, Java, Ruby, SQL).

Analyze and secure modern web application architectures, including cloud, APIs, microservices, and client–server models.

Identify and address common vulnerabilities, including those outlined in the OWASP Top 10.

Support vulnerability remediation, patch management, and continuous improvement efforts.

Utilize application security testing tools such as SAST, DAST, IAST, and platforms like Accunetix, Veracode, Jenkins, Splunk, Rapid7, and Tenable.

Interpret and act on findings from SIEM systems, including Splunk.

Apply knowledge of common security controls and frameworks.

Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards (e.g., NIST 800‐53, IRS Pub 1075, PCI‐DSS).

Implement and evaluate AWS cloud security controls and best practices.

Create, maintain, and review System Security Plans (SSPs).

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and security-related issues.

Stay current with evolving threats, technologies, and industry trends.

Develop detailed plans and communicate risks, impacts, and recommendations effectively.

Collaborate with application teams, QA engineers, and operations teams to integrate security into workflows.

Provide constructive, actionable feedback to application teams.

Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‐technical audiences.

Work closely with other security analysts and technology teams to support agency and enterprise security initiatives.

Manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Apply critical thinking to evaluate and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities.

Required Skills/Experience:

Five or more years' experience in application security.

Two or more years' network or firewall/AWS Security Groups.

Experience with log collection, vulnerability scans and remediation, or privileged access management.

Strong understanding of security concepts, network protocols, and threat vectors.

Proficiency in SIEM,IDS/IPS, EDR,and other relevant security tools.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Have experience and a strong knowledge of the following:

Splunk, Insigh tVM Rapid7, Tenable, CyberArk, Jenkins, Veracode

Linux and Windows Operating Systems, Baseline hardening of operating systems

IIS and Apache, Scripting Languages and SQL, PowerShell, Firewall

At least one of these certs below is REQUIRED:

CompTIA Security+

ISC2 CC (Certified in Cybersecurity)

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)

CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)

At least one of these certs below is highly DESIRED (Independently and or with one of the above)

AWS Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)

AWS Security Specialty

At least one of the any is DESIRED

CompTIA PenTest+

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.