Senior E&I Specialist: PLC/SCADA & Project Lead

Veolia Water Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

FSAs/HSA

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies is seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Specialist to bridge field maintenance and system engineering, lead capital projects, and develop PLC/SCADA logic while remaining hands-on for critical plant repairs.

You will design and integrate control systems, author documentation, and supervise contractors during outages, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and 24/7 plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in Electronic Engineering/Technology or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in process control.
• Preferred certifications (e.g., ISA CCST) or Journeyman Electrician License.

Responsibilities

• System Design & Integration: Author and modify drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics for new installations or equipment repositioning.
• Advanced Programming: Design, program, and configure PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems (Allen-Bradley) to optimize plant processes.
• Complex Electrical Work: Perform wiring, power distribution, and layout of metering/signaling devices.
• Project Commissioning: Lead commissioning of new mobile equipment and fixed facilities, ensuring instrumentation meets specs.
• Lifecycle Documentation: Prepare system design diagrams, maintenance reports, and as-built docs.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Set OSHA and environmental safety standards, including spill response and arc flash protocols.
• Emergency Technical Support: Provide expert-level response to plant emergencies beyond standard technician scope.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Advanced Problem-Solving

Leadership without Management

High-Stakes Decision Making

Control Theory

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering/Technology

Job description

Veolia Water Technologies is seeking an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Specialist to bridge field maintenance and system engineering, lead capital projects, and develop PLC/SCADA logic while remaining hands-on for critical plant repairs.

You will design and integrate control systems, author documentation, and supervise contractors during outages, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and 24/7 plant reliability.