Associate PLC/HMI Programmer — Water/Wastewater SCADA

Black & Veatch; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an Associate PLC/HMI Programmer to join our Phoenix team. You will support the development and deployment of SCADA and plant control systems for water facilities, handling RTU, PLC, and HMI equipment.

The role is based in Phoenix with hybrid work options after 90 days, and may require travel within the Phoenix metro area for commissioning and project support. A background in PLC/HMI programming and related controls is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search) in compliance with laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Function as an early-career Instrumentation & Controls technical specialist under supervision while building depth in design engineering, analysis, and SCADA/control-system delivery.
• Support development, implementation, configuration, and programming of SCADA and plant control systems for water and wastewater facilities, including RTU, PLC, and HMI equipment.
• Prepare increasingly complex engineering deliverables and manage data for engineering work with guidance from senior staff.
• Participate in factory testing, startup, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer-support activities for control systems.
• Assist with control narratives, operator interface development, documentation, and quality-control checks for programming execution.
• Coordinate with project leadership, utility staff, contractors, other firms, and internal disciplines on less complex project assignments.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Instrumentation

Control system

Modbus

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences

Tools

VTScada

AVEVA InTouch

FactoryTalk

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking an Associate PLC/HMI Programmer to join our Phoenix team. You will support the development and deployment of SCADA and plant control systems for water facilities, handling RTU, PLC, and HMI equipment.

The role is based in Phoenix with hybrid work options after 90 days, and may require travel within the Phoenix metro area for commissioning and project support. A background in PLC/HMI programming and related controls is essential.