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Jacobs Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 
United States, Ohio, Columbus 
292434965

23.11.2024
Your impact

The I&C Engineer will work alongside project teams and under the direction of a local senior I&C engineer to perform the following tasks:

  • Utilize PLC Control systems, SCADA systems, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for large water/wastewater projects.
  • Provide programming support for water, wastewater, municipal, and industrial clients in our local office and at client sites.
  • Design and troubleshoot SCADA and Operational Technology networks including PLCs, servers/workstation, network switches and firewalls.
  • Utilize network monitoring and anti-virus software to access network risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare design 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 to design and incorporate equipment, process, and facility control concepts.
  • Collaborate on proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development efforts.
    Select and troubleshoot field process instruments.
  • 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.
Here's what you'll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college/university
  • 4 to 15 years of experience in instrumentation and controls design, 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 for example)
  • Experience in start-up and commissioning of SCADA systems, including troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to maintain high availability of SCADA systems.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to be licensed in multiple states (or ability to obtain PE license within one year of hire)

Ideally, you’ll also have:

  • 4 to 15 years of experience in PLC and HMI control systems
  • Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment process automation.
  • Instrumentation and controls selection and design
  • I&C or Electrical design experience
  • PLC experience: Allen-Bradley (SLC, MicroLogix, CompactLogic, ControlLogix), Schneider Electric (Quantum, M580), etc.
  • HMI experience: Rockwell Software (Factory Talk View ME/SE, Components, Historian), Wonderware (InTouch, System Platform, Historian), etc.
  • Networking experience: EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP etc.
  • Expertise applying the NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 820, UL 508A, etc