Field Service Technician– Water & Wastewater Automation

Field Service Technician– Water & Wastewater Automation

E.W.P. Group is seeking a driven, technically skilled Field Service Technician to service our customers in the Eastern Virginia market. Candidates should already reside in Eastern Virginia to effectively support customers throughout the territory.

Work independently in the field while being backed by an experienced engineering and project management team.

Join a growing leader in industrial automation. As a Field Service Technician, you'll work on PLCs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, VFDs, industrial networks, and electrical controls at municipal water and wastewater facilities throughout Virginia. Every day brings a new challenge, from startup and commissioning to troubleshooting critical systems that keep communities running.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automation and control systems at water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and industrial facilities.

Travel throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C., primarily Monday through Friday. Overnight travel is expected, with weekends generally spent at home unless supporting emergency customer needs.

• Competitive base salary plus ESOP stock earnings
• Company vehicle provided
• Company phone provided
• Paid travel expenses
• Employee-owned company (ESOP)
• Stable municipal customer base
• Work with leading automation platforms including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, VTSCADA and Ignition
• Independence in the field

As a 100% employee-owned company
, we operate with an ownership mindset—every employee has a stake in our success and a voice in how we grow.

• Install, startup, and commission electrical control panels and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and communication systems.
• Diagnose electrical and control system issues using schematics and test equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency service calls.
• Configure field instrumentation including:
• Flow meters
• Level transmitters
• Analytical instruments
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Document service activities and prepare detailed field service reports.
• Train customers in equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and customers.

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of field service, industrial electrical, controls, or automation experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of:
• HMI and SCADA systems (VTSCADA, Ignition, or similar)
• Industrial Ethernet and communication protocols
• Motor controls and VFDs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel approximately 85%, including overnight travel.

• Experience in municipal water or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Knowledge of instrumentation calibration.
• Familiarity with Rockwell Automation products.
• Experience with Ignition, Factory Talk View, Wonderware, and VTScada.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• NFPA 70E training.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

An industrial electrician, controls technician, or automation professional who enjoys solving technical challenges.

Comfortable working independently while providing exceptional customer service.

Motivated by hands‑on troubleshooting, startup, and commissioning work rather than sitting behind a desk.

A strong communicator who represents the company professionally at customer sites.

Committed to safety, quality workmanship, and continuous learning.

• Build trusted relationships with customers.
• Solve challenging technical problems.
• Deliver safe, high-quality work.
• Continuously develop your technical and automation expertise.

• Company vehicle provided for business travel
• Technology package (laptop, phone, etc.)
• Travel and business expenses reimbursed
• Medical and Dental…