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Jacobs Instrumentation & Controls Engineer/ Sr SCADA Engineer 
United States, Virginia 
623900581

31.08.2024
Your impact

- 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.

- 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.

- 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