Senior Field Service Engineer

WaterAIC; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WaterAIC is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer in California to lead field activities for municipal water and wastewater facilities. You will oversee commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and service of PLC/SCADA systems, MCCs, VFDs, and electrical power distribution. The role includes mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with project teams.

The position emphasizes safety, client satisfaction, and timely project delivery, with on-site leadership and heavy hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Programming and configuration of PLCs and SCADA/DCS systems in municipal water/wastewater
• Field experience in commissioning, startup, and maintenance of electrical and control systems
• Knowledge of networking practices and OT protocols

Responsibilities

• Startup, test, and troubleshoot UL508 panels and SCADA systems
• Configure and troubleshoot fieldbus networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet)
• Provide field service, modify programs, and perform updates and documentation

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Field service

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Job description

The Senior Field Service Engineer is responsible for performing field activities related to Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, and other process facilities. This role focuses on the commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and servicing of PLC and SCADA systems, network and communication equipment, instrumentation, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and electrical power distribution equipment.

Asaseniormemberofthefieldteam,thispositionprovidesleadership,technicaldirection,andhands-onmentorshiptootherEngineersandTechnicians,ensuringahighstandardoftechnicalexecutionandprofessionaldevelopment.

TheSeniorFieldServiceEngineerensuresallworkisperformedsafely,efficiently,andinaccordancewithcompanystandards,contractrequirements,andprojectschedules.Therolecollaboratescloselywithprojectengineers,projectmanagers,internalsupportstaff,contractors,andclientstoensuresuccessfulprojectdeliveryandapositivecustomerexperience.

EssentialDutiesand Responsibilities:

Essentialdutiesandotherresponsibilitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:

ControlSystemStartupandLoopTests

Performinspections,start-upandtroubleshootingofUL508ControlPanelsandSCADASystems.

• ConductcompletelooptestingfromfieldinstrumentsthroughPLCsandSCADA.
• Execute full system, strategy, and operational testing of complete control system infrastructure including testing and modifications to PLC Programs, SCADA Graphics, OIT Programs, and Network Configurations.

CommunicationsandNetworking

• Configure and troubleshoot devices/networks that utilize fieldbus technologies such as HART and Profibus.

ControlSystemMaintenanceandService

• Provide on-going service and support to clients on control system software and hardware. Modify programs and configurations to meet client and project needs. Perform patch and security updates.

Instrumentation

• Calibrate, configure, and service flow, level, pressure, and analytical instruments commonly found in water and wastewater facilities (e.g., Suspended Solids, CL2/Chemical, pH, DO, and related sensors).

ElectricalandPower

• Startup,test,andtroubleshootMCCs,VFDs,ATSs,andpowerdistributionequipmentupto480V.
• Adjustmotorprotection,breakerandoverloadsettings.

FieldInvestigationsandOtherJobDuties

• Conductfieldinvestigations,datacollection,andassessmentstosupportdetaileddesignwork
• PerformJobSafetyMeetings,JobHazardAnalyses,andcomplywithOSHAstandards.
• Train and mentor of Field Engineers. Provide training to the customer on operation and maintenance of companyprovidedequipmentandsystems.
• Provideas-builtdocumentationredlinesforprojectOperationsandMaintenanceManuals.
• LeadWitnessedSiteAcceptanceTesting.Filloutalltestandcalibrationdocumentation.
• Provide Daily Service Reports, document issues, coordinate follow-up actions, and maintain service tracking systems.
• PerformotherrelatedandassociateddutiesasassignedbytheTeamLeadandManager

TravelandHours

• Work hours vary based on customer and site requirements; may include working shift rotation, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Participateina24/7/365on-callrotationfortechnicalsupportandafter-hoursemergencyrepairservice.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiestoperformtheessentialfunctions.

Required Education and Experience:

• Programming and configuration of PLCs and SCADA/DCS systems within the municipal water and wastewater industry.
• Fieldexperienceincommissioning,startup,andmaintenanceofelectricalandcontrolsystemswithinthe
  municipalwaterandwastewaterindustry.
• WorkingknowledgeofSCADAplatforms(e.g.,Ignition,FactoryTalk)andPLCprogrammingplatforms
  (e.g.,Studio5000,ControlExpert).
• KnowledgeofnetworkingpracticesandindustrialnetworkingprotocolsusedinOTenvironments(Ethernet/IP,ModbusTCP/RTU,Profinet,etc.).
• Strongabilitytomentorandtrainjuniorengineersinfieldpracticesandtroubleshootingmethods.
• Stronganalytical,problem-solving,anddocumentationskills.
• Strongcommunicationandcollaborationskillswithcustomersandcross-functionalteams.

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

• Two-or four year degree in mechatronics, industrial automation, computer science, or electrical engineering (preferred).
• CertificationsinSCADAorPLCplatforms(highlydesired).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• ValidCaliforniaDriver’sLicense.
• ISACertifiedControlSystemsTechnician(CCST)LevelIorhigher.
• OSHA30orequivalentconstructionsafetycertification.
• ConfinedSpaceandElevatedWorkspaceTraining.

Toperformthisjobsuccessfully,anindividualshoulddemonstratethefollowingcompetencies:

• EffectiveCommunication
• AnalyticalThinking
• ResultsOriented
• Initiative
• Thoroughness
• BusinessAcumen
• Personal Integrity

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Site - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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