SCADA & Automation Engineer – Southeast Region (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Newport News (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. You will design, implement, and maintain SCADA and PLC systems, work with multiple platforms, and travel to project sites to deliver reliable OT services.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, customer service, and an ability to work in a hybrid environment, combining field work with remote coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in control system design, PLC programming, and SCADA development.
• Strong electrical/control system design fundamentals.
• Experience with multiple SCADA platforms and industrial networks.

Responsibilities

• Travel to projects throughout the Southeast Region.
• Configure, commission, and maintain Control Panels, PLCs, and SCADA systems.
• Support installation of Control Panels, PLCs, SCADA Servers, and Workstations.
• Troubleshoot process control and SCADA communications issues.
• Remote work, home/local facility; monitor assets and identify maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with facility managers on technology needs and document infrastructure.

Skills

Control System Design

PLC Programming

SCADA Development

Electrical/Control System Design

Tools

Inductive Automation

Rockwell Automation

Aveva Wonderware

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Instrumentation Automation SCADA Specialist to support water and wastewater facilities across the Southeast Region. You will design, implement, and maintain SCADA and PLC systems, work with multiple platforms, and travel to project sites to deliver reliable OT services.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, customer service, and an ability to work in a hybrid environment, combining field work with remote coordination.