Instrumentation - Automation - SCADA Specialist - Southeast Region

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.

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a dynamic Instrumentation Automation SCADA Specialist to support our water and wastewater facilities across our Southeast Region of North America. Your role at Jacobs enables our regional Operational Technology team to better “Understand and serve the needs of project teams by taking ownership of and supporting practical, resilient, & secure technology.” As a member of our team, you will support the Operational Technology Manager & the Regional Services Group as we work with our projects to provide world‑class OT services that enable the daily treatment of more than 1.7 billion gallons of water and the protection of water resources throughout the region.

In this role, you’ll need excellent problem‑solving skills, customer service skills, and experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems, as well as underlying PLC systems and control panels. You’ll maintain a diverse deployment of SCADA systems from Inductive Automation, Rockwell Automation, Aveva (Wonderware), and Allen Bradley PLC systems from Rockwell Automation. Automation Specialists will also be responsible for developing and implementing upgrades across projects of differing sizes and budgets.

You’ll be service‑oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing the efficient use of resources and eager to learn more and develop skills in primary and secondary areas, such as networking and Industrial Cyber Security.

• Travel to projects throughout the region
• Configure, commission, and maintain Control Panels, PLCs, and SCADA Systems
• Support the installation of Control Panels, PLCs, & SCADA Servers, and Workstations
• Troubleshoot process control issues
• Troubleshoot SCADA communications issues
• Work remotely from home or local facility to monitor assets across facilities and identify maintenance needs or service degradation
• Assist remotely with troubleshooting process control issues
• Apply minor updates and fixes to existing SCADA & PLC systems remotely
• Work with facility managers to identify technology needs
• Document existing infrastructure
• Develop plans to improve facility control systems in alignment with facility needs
• Collaborate with other disciplines on equipment installation, startup & commissioning
• Configure equipment to conform to process control and resiliency standards
• Manage SCADA user accounts and access controls
• Overtime or work outside the regular schedule may be required

• General office equipment, which includes telephone, copier, PC/laptop, and other miscellaneous office equipment
• Industrial Control Equipment VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, Embedded devices, Radios, etc.
• Servers, switches, routers, and other computer equipment that support the commercial and industrial network environment
• Operating hand tools, power tools, ladders, and test equipment

This is a hybrid position working from home and traveling to project sites up to 50% of the time.

• A principle‑driven person that exudes Integrity, Curiosity, & Empathy
• 5+ years’ experience in Control System Design, PLC Programming, & SCADA Development
• A solid technical foundation focusing on electrical and/or control system design
• Estimated 50% travel throughout the Southeast Region will be required
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions, and valid REAL  required by TSA for travel

• A visionary person who plans far ahead and…