Instrumentation - Automation - SCADA Specialist - Southeast Region

Jacob; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group is seeking an Instrumentation Automation SCADA Specialist to support water and wastewater facilities across the Southeast Region of North America. You will work with the regional OT team to understand project needs and provide secure, reliable SCADA and PLC solutions.

The role requires hands-on design, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA systems across Inductive Automation, Rockwell, Aveva Wonderware, and Allen-Bradley PLCs, with travel up to 50% and a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs and control panels.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% in Southeast Region.

Responsibilities

• Travel to projects throughout the region.
• Configure, commission, and maintain Control Panels, PLCs, and SCADA Systems.
• Support the installation of Control Panels, PLCs, SCADA servers, and workstations.
• Troubleshoot process control issues and SCADA communications.
• Remotely monitor assets and identify maintenance needs or service degradation.
• Collaborate with facility managers to identify technology needs and improve control systems.

Skills

Electrical foundations

Control systems design

Job description

Instrumentation - Automation - SCADA Specialist - Southeast Region

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a dynamic Instrumentation Automation SCADA Specialistto support our water and wastewater facilities across our Southeast Region of North America. Your role at Jacobs enables our regional Operational Technology team to better “Understand and serve the needs of project teams by taking ownership of and supporting practical, resilient, & secure technology.” As a member of our team, you will support the Operational Technology Manager & the Regional Services Group as we work with our projects to provide world-class OT services that enable the daily treatment of more than 1.7 billion gallons of water and the protection of water resources throughout the region.

In this role, you’ll need excellent problem-solving skills, customer service skills, and experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems. as well as underlying PLC systems and control panels. you’ll maintain a diverse deployment of SCADA systems from Inductive Automation, Rockwell Automation, Aveva (Wonderware), and Allen Bradley PLC systems from Rockwell Automation. Automation Specialists will also be responsible for developing and implementing upgrades across projects of differing sizes and budgets. You’ll be service-oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing the efficient use of resources as well as eager to learn more and develop skills in primary and secondary areas, such as networking and Industrial Cyber Security.

Essential Duties and 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
• Remotely monitor assets across facilities and identify maintenance needs or service degradation
• 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
• Develop plans to improve facility control systems in alignment with facility needs
• 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/work outside the regular schedule may be required

Tools & Equipment

• General office equipment, which includes telephone, copier, PC/laptop, and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Servers, switches, routers, and other computer equipment that support the commercial and industrial network environment.
• Operating hand tools, power tools, ladders, and test equipment.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

** This is a hybrid position working from home and traveling to project sites up to 50%.

Here’s what you’ll need

• A principle-driven person that exudes Integrity, Curiosity, & Empathy
• A solid technical foundation focusing on electrical and/or control system design
• Estimated (50%) travel throughout the Southeast Region will be required
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Candidate must maintain a valid ‘REAL ID’ driver’s license as required by TSA for travel

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• A person who is visionary; one who plans far ahead and focuses on what is important
• Background in networking or information systems management.
• Other corollary skills: Automotive repair, Mechanical skills, process, manufacturing knowledge, etc.

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

The base salary range for this position is $102,900.00 to $141,500.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 05, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .