SCADA Controls Engineer – Entry Level (Hybrid)

Jacobs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs in New York is seeking a Control System Field Engineer to design, install, test, and commission PLC-based SCADA systems for critical transportation, water, and life-safety projects. You will work hands-on with instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and power distribution while engaging with vendors to maximize system capabilities.

The role supports a hybrid work model with opportunities for collaboration across Jacobs offices and client sites, and requires U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a control systems focus.
• Hands-on field experience with instrumentation used in control systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting SCADA networks, control panels, and HMI interfaces.
• Installation, start-up and testing of new PLC-based SCADA systems.
• Commissioning PLC-based SCADA systems.
• Retrofitting existing PLC controls, software, and HMI systems.
• Collaborating with SCADA vendors to understand product capabilities.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (control systems)

Job description

Jacobs in New York is seeking a Control System Field Engineer to design, install, test, and commission PLC-based SCADA systems for critical transportation, water, and life-safety projects. You will work hands-on with instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, and power distribution while engaging with vendors to maximize system capabilities.

The role supports a hybrid work model with opportunities for collaboration across Jacobs offices and client sites, and requires U.S. work authorization.