Senior PLC/SCADA Technician - Water/Wastewater

Jacobs; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,700 - 109,700; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a PLC SCADA Technician to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You will design, install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems, working with maintenance teams and contractors.

The role requires strong PLC troubleshooting and willingness to work various shifts as needed. You’ll collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, and Engineering to ensure compliant, reliable plant performance, with a focus on safety and efficiency at water

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience with PLCs and VFDs.
• Experience with Parker drives.
• Network experience with switches and Ethernet IP.
• Experience in modifying HMIs.
• Experience with tuning PIDs.
• Experience with winding machines.
• Knowledge of industrial power design, including distribution, motor control and VFDs.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and other components.
• Ability to read P&ID's and wiring diagrams to locate and repair plant systems.
• Ability to work with multiple groups to diagnose equipment malfunction.
• Experience installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing electrical components.
• Experience installing conduits, wires, pull boxes, switchboards, controllers, and switches.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and respond to emergencies.
• Willingness to work after hours and participate in plant shutdowns as needed.
• Valid CA Driver’s License with no major infractions.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of industrial electrical and electronic control systems.
• Work with Maintenance Technicians, Production Engineers, Operators/Supervisors, and Contractors.
• Ensure operations under general supervision with occasional guidance.
• Manage log of OOS equipment status and CMMS work orders.
• Update and revise SOPs regularly.
• Collaborate with Operations/Maintenance, Laboratory, and Engineering staff.

Skills

PLC experience

VFD experience

Parker drives

Ethernet/IP networking

HMI modification

PID tuning

Electrical power distribution

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

P&ID interpretation

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a PLC SCADA Technician to join our team in El Segundo, CA. You will design, install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical and electronic control systems, working with maintenance teams and contractors.

The role requires strong PLC troubleshooting and willingness to work various shifts as needed. You’ll collaborate across Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, and Engineering to ensure compliant, reliable plant performance, with a focus on safety and efficiency at water