Instrumentation & Controls Engineer/ Sr. SCADA Engineer

Jacobs Solutions - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Instrumentation and Controls Engineer/Senior SCADA Engineer will be responsible for executing projects in the East Central Market, focusing on the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for large water and wastewater projects. This role involves collaboration with project teams, providing engineering support, and ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders. The engineer will also play a key role in business development and client relationship management while driving health and safety in project execution.

Responsibilities

• Utilize PLC Control systems, SCADA systems, and Human Machine Interface software to design and implement instrumentation and control systems for large water/wastewater projects.
• Provide engineering and programming support for water, wastewater, municipal, and industrial clients.
• Design, troubleshoot, and consult on SCADA and Operational Technology networks including PLCs, servers/workstation, network switches and firewalls.
• Prepare specifications and drawings, write control system descriptions, and perform startup and commissioning activities.
• Conduct site visits and testing, making recommendations for control systems improvements and designs.
• Collaborate on proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development efforts.
• Evaluate and develop alternative control system solutions that meet client requirements.
• Consult on SCADA and data analytic solutions, including identification of opportunities and implementation of digital products.
• Develop design reports, specifications, plans, and documentation for application software and associated client deliverables.
• Specify instruments, controllers, computers, servers, and application software.
• Assist in defining interface requirements for process valves and packaged systems.
• Develop new and modify existing application programming in PLCs and HMIs.
• Participate in consulting, design, construction, planning, commissioning/start-up, training, and close-out phase activities.
• Interact with clients to understand their systems and requirements.
• Be responsible for development and execution of SCADA Master Plans.
• Work with contractors and sub-contractors to resolve issues during construction and commissioning/start-up.
• Participate in business development activities resulting in contract awards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• I&C or Electrical design experience.
• Experience in PLC control systems, P&ID development, control system architecture development, SCADA systems and networks.
• Experience with industrial PLC programming and hardware implementation: Allen Bradley, Modicon or Siemens preferred.
• Experience with HMI programming: Rockwell Software (Factory Talk View ME/SE, Components, Historian), Wonderware (InTouch, System Platform, Historian), etc.
• Experience commissioning SCADA systems, including troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to maintain high availability of SCADA systems.
• Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain PE licenses within one year.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in water or wastewater treatment process automation.
• Networking experience: EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP etc.
• Database experience: Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL.
• Operating System experience: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Server 2019.
• Expertise applying the NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, UL 508A, etc.
• Data science, mathematical expertise.