Senior Field Service Engineer - Water/Wastewater Controls

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

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.