Jacobs Engineering Group

Market

Water

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

We're looking for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer/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 an I&C/SCADA Group Leader to perform the following tasks:

• Utilize Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware, Human Machine Interface (HMI) software, and Operational Technology (OT) networks to effectively design and implement Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for large water/wastewater projects.
• Develop new and modify existing application programming in PLCs (programmable logic controllers), HMIs (human machine interfaces) and associated components.
• Design, troubleshoot, and consult on SCADA and Operational Technology networks including servers/workstations, network switches and firewalls.
• Participate in consulting, design, construction, planning, commissioning/start-up, training, and close-out phase activities.
• Conduct site visits and testing and make recommendations for control systems improvements and designs.
• Evaluate and develop alternative control system solutions that meet client requirements.
• Work with and coordinate SCADA system requirements with other disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, process mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical during the design phase.
• Work with contractors, and sub-contractors to resolve issues during, construction and commissioning/start-up.
• Provide general supervision and mentoring to junior staff.
• 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.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• I&C, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering 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
• Industrial 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.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

95,300.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

145,000.00

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 $95,300.00 to $145,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Locations

CityStateCountry

Arlington

Virginia

United States

Reston

Virginia

United States