Senior Ovation DCS Engineer - Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

Hazen and Sawyer; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced Senior Ovation DCS Programmer / Control Systems Engineer to lead DCS programming for water treatment facilities. The role requires 10+ years of automation experience, including hands-on work with Emerson Ovation systems. Candidates should demonstrate strong mentoring abilities and be familiar with water/wastewater processes. The position offers a hybrid work setting, with responsibilities including programming, troubleshooting, and supporting project delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in control systems or automation.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Emerson Ovation DCS systems.
• Experience supporting water or wastewater treatment facilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure and program Emerson Ovation DCS systems.
• Implement and support control strategies for treatment processes.
• Lead and support FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities.

Skills

Experience in control systems or automation

Hands-on experience with Emerson Ovation DCS systems

Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, OPC, Modbus)

Understanding of process control and instrumentation

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Tools

Emerson Ovation configuration tools

PLC/SCADA systems

Job description

An engineering consulting firm in Richmond, VA seeks an experienced Senior Ovation DCS Programmer / Control Systems Engineer to lead DCS programming for water treatment facilities. The role requires 10+ years of automation experience, including hands-on work with Emerson Ovation systems. Candidates should demonstrate strong mentoring abilities and be familiar with water/wastewater processes. The position offers a hybrid work setting, with responsibilities including programming, troubleshooting, and supporting project delivery.