Instrumentation - Automation - SCADA Specialist - Southeast Region

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a dynamic Instrumentation Automation SCADA Specialist to support water and wastewater facilities across the Southeast Region. You will design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems and underlying PLCs across multiple sites, with travel up to 50% and a hybrid work arrangement.

You will collaborate with the OT team to upgrade and secure processes, configure control panels, manage user access, and help facilities meet resiliency standards while delivering safe, reliable operations

Qualifications

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining SCADA and PLC systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% within the Southeast Region.
• Strong problem-solving and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Travel to projects across the Southeast Region.
• Configure, commission, and maintain PLCs, SCADA systems, and control panels.
• Support installation of Control Panels, PLCs, SCADA servers and workstations.
• Troubleshoot process control issues and SCADA communications.
• Remote work and onsite engagement as needed.
• Monitor assets remotely and identify maintenance needs or service degradation.
• Assist with troubleshooting and applying updates to existing SCADA/PLC systems.

Skills

Electrical design

SCADA

Control systems

Tools

Inductive Automation

Rockwell Automation

Aveva Wonderware

Allen-Bradley PLCs

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%. You will be required to go onsite at the discretion of the team.

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.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

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.

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.