Hybrid SCADA & Automation Specialist – Southeast

Jacobs; Franklin (VA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Instrumentation Automation SCADA Specialist to support water and wastewater facilities across the Southeast Region of North America. You will design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems and PLCs, traveling up to 50% to project sites and collaborating with OT and regional services teams.

The role requires strong problem-solving and customer-service skills, experience with Inductive Automation, Rockwell, Aveva Wonderware, and Allen-Bradley PLCs, and a drive to grow in

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in control system design, PLC programming, and SCADA development.
• Solid technical foundation focusing on electrical and/or control system design.
• Travel throughout the Southeast Region is required (approximately 50%).
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions; REAL ID for TSA travel.
• Certifications or training relevant SCADA & PLC OEM certifications.
• Background in networking or information systems management.

Responsibilities

• Traveling to projects throughout the region.
• Configuring, commissioning, and maintaining Control Panels, PLCs, and SCADA Systems.
• Supporting the installation of Control Panels, PLCs, & SCADA Servers and Workstations.
• Troubleshooting process control issues.
• Troubleshooting SCADA communications issues.
• Remote work, home/local facility; remote monitoring of assets across facilities.
• Remotely assist with troubleshooting process control issues.
• Remotely apply minor updates and fixes to existing SCADA & PLC systems.
• Work with facility managers to identify technology needs.
• Document existing infrastructure and develop improvement plans.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on equipment installation, startup & commissioning.
• Configure equipment to conform to process control and resiliency standards.
• Manage SCADA user accounts and access controls.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Control System Design

PLC Programming

SCADA Development

Tools

Inductive Automation

Rockwell Automation

Aveva Wonderware

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Instrumentation Automation SCADA Specialist to support water and wastewater facilities across the Southeast Region of North America. You will design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems and PLCs, traveling up to 50% to project sites and collaborating with OT and regional services teams.

The role requires strong problem-solving and customer-service skills, experience with Inductive Automation, Rockwell, Aveva Wonderware, and Allen-Bradley PLCs, and a drive to grow in