Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

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Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

EMA is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to support municipal water and wastewater clients in the Sacramento California area.

• Program, configure, test, and commission SCADA systems
• Transform client operations, processes, and technology by providing solutions that increase operational efficiency, allowing for data driven decision making, and revolutionize how they interface with their systems
• Support control system design, construction projects, and public bid
• Prepare technical reports (SCADA Master Plans, Preliminary Engineering Reports)
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance staff, managers, and engineers
• Participate in client workshops and project teams
• Assist Business Development Team with proposals and identify lateral and follow-on work
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with SMEs
• Travel to client sites up to 50% depending on project needs

Who You Are:

We’re looking for someone who brings hands‑on control system integration experience in the water and wastewater sector and can comfortably communicate with both technical experts and non‑technical stakeholders. Excited by the consulting lifestyle of traveling to different cities and working with diverse groups of people on a variety of projects. You enjoy solving problems, continuously learning, and sharing knowledge with others, and you’re energized by using technology to strengthen infrastructure and make a meaningful impact on communities.

Who We Are:

EMA, Inc. is an employee‑owned consulting firm focused on the municipal water and wastewater sector. We work together with our clients on innovative engineering, technology, and management solutions to help lower costs, increase productivity, improve customer service, and maximize return on investment for utilities and communities. We strengthen people and organizations, streamline and improve processes and help deliver more value through leading edge information technologies and high‑quality data.

EMA values curiosity, collaboration, and practical problem solving. We recognize that expertise develops through many paths. If your experience aligns with the intent of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification.

5+ years of experience in the following:

• Programming, configuration, and commissioning of SCADA system
• PLCs, HMIs, OITs, and related SCADA software
• Instrumentation and control system design, including control system network design
• Training clients on newly installed control systems
• SCADA / OT Master Planning
• Construction phase services, including bidding services, submittal reviews, responding to RFIs, and factory and field test witnessing
• Experience in the municipal water and wastewater industry
• Experience in consulting

Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain

Travel approximately 50% depending on project needs