- 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.
- 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
