Instrumentation & Controls Engineer/ Sr. SCADA Engineer

Key Skills

Business Development, Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Database, Design, Instrumentation, Mathematical modeling, SQL, User support and Troubleshooting

Job Description

Your impact

We're looking for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer/Senior SCADA Engineer for our East Central Market to execute exciting and challenging projects. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together. The I&C Engineer will work alongside project teams and under the direction of a I&C/SCADA Group Leader to perform the following tasks:

• Utilize PLC Control systems, SCADA systems, and Human Machine Interface software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for large water/wastewater projects.

• Provide engineering and programming support for water, wastewater, municipal, and industrial clients in our local office and at client sites.

• Design, troubleshoot, and consult on SCADA and Operational Technology networks including PLCs, servers/workstation, network switches and firewalls.

• Utilize familiarity with ICS applications including event logging, domain controllers, network behavior anomaly detection systems, Operational Technology (OT) networks, hype converged and traditional servers, and anti-virus software.

• Prepare specifications and drawings, write control system descriptions, perform startup and commissioning activities.

• Conduct site visits and testing and make recommendations for control systems improvements and designs.

• Work with other engineering disciplines on large, complex projects design projects to incorporate equipment, process, and facility control concepts.

• Collaborate on proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development efforts.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal experts and stakeholders.

• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with multiple deadlines.

• Drive ownership of health & safety in all aspects of project execution, office and personal environments.

As an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (I&C) in the municipal market, you will play an important part of our electrical and process engineering team as you complete a variety of technical tasks in the design and operation of SCADA systems for water/wastewater treatment facilities supporting our clients in both our local offices and client sites.

Typical duties will include:

• Evaluate and develop alternative control system solutions that meet client requirements.

• Consult on SCADA and data analytic solutions, including identification of opportunities, development, and implementation of digital products

• Develop design reports, specifications, plans, documentation for application software, and associated client deliverables for the I&C and SCADA systems.

• Specify instruments, controllers, computers, servers, ancillary equipment and components, and application software.

• Assist in defining interface requirements for process valves, adjustable frequency drives, and packaged systems.

• Develop new and modify existing application programming in PLCs (programmable logic controllers), HMIs (human machine interfaces) and associated components.

• Participate in consulting, design, construction, planning, commissioning/start-up, training, and close-out phase activities.

• Work with and coordinate SCADA system requirements with other disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, process mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical during the design phase.

• Interact with clients to gain an understanding of their systems.

• Be responsible for development and execution of SCADA Master Plans.

• Work with contractors, and sub-contractors to resolve issues during, construction and commissioning/start-up.

• Participate in business development activities resulting in the award of a contract. This could include client relationship development, project-specific positioning activities, proposal preparation, and oral presentation consistent with established business development processes.

• Collaborate and develop solutions with multi-discipline senior level leaders

• Provide general supervision and mentoring to junior staff.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.

• I&C or Electrical design experience

• Experience in PLC control systems, P&ID development, control system architecture development, SCADA systems and networks.

• Experience with industrial PLC programming and hardware implementation: Allen Bradley, Modicon or Siemens preferred.

• Experience with HMI programming: Rockwell Software (Factory Talk View ME/SE, Components, Historian), Wonderware (InTouch, System Platform, Historian), etc.

• Experience commissioning of SCADA systems, including troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to maintain high availability of SCADA systems

• Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain PE licenses within one year.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience in water or wastewater treatment process automation

• Networking experience: EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP etc.

• Database experience: Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL - Operating System experience: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Server 2019

• Expertise applying the NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, UL 508A, etc

• Data science, mathematical expertise

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $96,400.00 to $126,450.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.