Senior Instrumentation & Controls Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution

Flexible Spending & Health Saving Apps

AD & D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia in San Jose, CA seeks an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Specialist to bridge field maintenance and systems engineering, leading capital projects, designing diagrams, and developing PLC/SCADA logic while remaining hands-on for critical repairs.

You will author technical docs, coordinate with contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and deliver commissioning support across plant facilities; a degree and 8–10 years in process control are preferred, with travel up

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in electronic engineering/technology or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in process control.

Responsibilities

• System Design & Integration: Create/modify drawings, P&IDs, and electrical schematics for new installations or equipment moves.
• Advanced Programming: Design, program, and configure PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems to optimize plant processes.
• Complex Electrical Work: Perform high-level electrical tasks including wiring, power distribution, and metering/signaling layouts.
• Project Commissioning: Lead commissioning of mobile equipment and fixed facilities, ensuring instrumentation meets specs.
• Lifecycle Documentation: Prepare system diagrams, maintenance reports, and as-built docs.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Develop OSHA and environmental safety protocols.
• Emergency Technical Support: Provide expert-level response to urgent plant repairs.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Advanced Problem-Solving

Leadership without Management

Decision Quality

Travel readiness

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering/Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA

HMI

Job description

Veolia in San Jose, CA seeks an Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (E&I) Specialist to bridge field maintenance and systems engineering, leading capital projects, designing diagrams, and developing PLC/SCADA logic while remaining hands-on for critical repairs.

You will author technical docs, coordinate with contractors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and deliver commissioning support across plant facilities; a degree and 8–10 years in process control are preferred, with travel up