Automation Specialist Manager

Automation Specialist Manager at Jacobs

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact at Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Jacobs is seeking an Automation Specialist Manager to join our team where you'll lead and manage automation teams across the United States, with two primary focuses. You'll assist in managing the workload for the east region as well as growing workload in the west region. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence, driving strategic growth, and maintaining high standards for SCADA/OT systems within the OMFS business.

You'll also be responsible at times to work with local integrators to complete a project which may consist of handing work over to them, monitoring and tracking the company or receiving a hand‑off for our team to manage.

• 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
• This is a hybrid position, working from home and traveling to projects

Bring your team‑focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

• 5 plus 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
• Ability to travel across the US 25–50%
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Safety is a core value  are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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.

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