Engineer - Instrumentation (Water/Wastewater)

AECOM; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

AECOM seeks an Instrumentation & Control Engineer (Water/Wastewater/Desalination). The role supports cross-office projects and develops expertise in I&C, PLCs and SCADA while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Based in a hybrid setting, you will engage in design, commissioning, and documentation, mentoring junior staff and delivering high-quality results for global clients.

Qualifications

• B.E./M.Tech in Instrumentation & Control from a recognized university.
• Professional registration or licensure in home office country or pursuing it.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines following design standards.
• 2–6 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry.
• Good English communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop design reports, specifications, plans, and client deliverables for I&C and SCADA systems.
• Define interface requirements for valves, drives, and packaged systems; program PLCs and HMIs.
• Participate in consulting, design, construction, commissioning, and documentation.
• Coordinate SCADA requirements with civil, structural, architectural, process mechanics, HVAC, and electrical teams.
• Collaborate with contractors to resolve issues during construction; mentor junior engineers.
• Produce concise, high-quality technical documentation in English.

Skills

I&C engineering

SCADA systems

PLC programming

HMI development

Water/wastewater industry

Education

B.E./M.Tech. in Instrumentation & Control

Tools

PLC automation

SCADA software

HMI software

Job description

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Start here. Grow here.

We are seeking Instrumentation & Control Engineer- (Water/Wastewater/Desalination) in India. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to impactful Water & Wastewater Treatment projects across global offices and continue developing their technical expertise in a supportive, high-performing team.

Roles and responsibilities

• Develop design reports, specifications, plans, 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. Create documentation for application software.
• 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.
• Work with contractors, and sub-contractors to resolve issues during, construction and commissioning/start-up.Providing mentoring and support for junior engineers and cad technicians.
• Contribute to the production and delivery of concise high-quality technical documentation in English.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./ M.Tech. (preferred) in Instrumentation & Control from a recognized university.
• Professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country or be inactive pursuit of such registration. Awareness of Quality aspects (i.e., registers, design issues logs, QC process, design transmittals, etc.).
• Able to independently work efficiently and meet required deadlines by following relevant design manuals/standards and practices
• 2-6Years of experience in the water/wastewater industry
• Good English communication skills. Good team player

At AECOM, our Freedom to Grow philosophy supports flexibility and balance to help our people thrive. As part of this approach, we ask all hybrid employees to work from an AECOM office at least three days per week.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.