Automation Specialist Manager

Automation Specialist Manager

Local:
Ephrata, WA (JD/CMOD 102A)

$/yr - $/yr

Jacobs is seeking an Automation Specialist Manager to lead and manage automation teams across the United States. The role focuses on two primary regions – supporting the existing workload in the East and driving growth in the West – ensuring operational excellence and maintaining high standards for SCADA/OT systems within the OMFS business.

• Oversee and guide automation specialists across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Plan project work and schedule team members to meet deadlines and deliver quality results.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with West Region managers and project managers.
• Identify and secure new work opportunities in the West Region.
• Collaborate with East Region teams to support completion of scheduled projects.
• Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency and reliability of automation systems.
• Ensure alignment with Jacobs’ mission to deliver secure, practical technology solutions for water and wastewater facilities.
• Act as partner for local integrators to complete projects, including handing work over, monitoring, tracking, and receiving hand-offs for team management.
• Travel across the United States 25–50% of the time; this is a hybrid position, working from home and traveling to projects.

• 5+ years in automation, SCADA systems, and OT environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi‑regional teams and complex projects.
• Expertise in PLC programming, SCADA development, and control system design.
• Experience with networking and industrial cybersecurity.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions.

Safety is a core value s position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety‑sensitive labor or services in a hybrid work environment that includes travel.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and company stock purchasing at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may also be eligible for merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on December 11, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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