SCADA​/I & C Engineer

Overview

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Engineer 2, you will join our Electrical Team in our Westwood, MA office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Electrical Team and Projects Our Electrical Engineering team, composed of a highly skilled group of professionals, plays a key role in the design and optimization of electrical systems for both new construction and building renovations. With a focus on energy efficiency and sustainable building operation, our experienced engineers support project teams throughout the design, construction, and post-occupancy phases. Our work spans a variety of building types, ensuring that each project delivers high-performance electrical solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our Electrical Team
, a Project Engineer 2 will play a vital role in delivering reliable, intelligent control systems for essential water and wastewater infrastructure with responsibilities such as:

• Develop and implement programmable logic controller (PLC) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) programs for water and wastewater treatment facilities
• System Integration and Startup:
  Support system integration efforts and facility startups, including hands-on field testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of I&C systems
• Design and specify instrumentation, control panels, and communication networks. Coordinate with electrical and process engineering teams to ensure system compatibility and integration
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams—including electrical, process, and mechanical engineers—through all stages of project development and implementation
• Provide periodic construction observation, ensuring installation of I&C systems aligns with design documents and quality standards. Assist contractors during installation, testing, and commissioning phases
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients and contractors throughout construction and commissioning. Respond to RFIs and provide recommendations for system adjustments or modifications
• Prepare technical reports, system architecture diagrams, equipment specifications, and test documentation. Maintain accurate records of system integration and performance testing
• Ensure all work adheres to relevant electrical codes, industry standards, and cybersecurity best practices in automation systems

What You’ll Need

• Significant experience (ideally 7+ years) in SCADA/PLC programming and I&C system design, preferably in water and wastewater treatment environments
• Hands-on experience with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Siemens) and SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, GE iFIX)
• Proficiency in developing and implementing instrumentation control logic, communication protocols, and network topologies
• Familiarity with instrumentation hardware selection (flow, pressure, level sensors, etc.) and control panel layout and wiring
• Strong technical coordination and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively with contractors and clients
• Ability to travel periodically to job sites for system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning support

Preferred Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain PE licensure
• Experience in designing and commissioning instrumentation and SCADA systems for municipal water and wastewater projects
• Working knowledge of NIST, ISA, or other industry cybersecurity standards applicable to critical infrastructure systems
• Experience preparing panel wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and control schematics
• Familiarity with process instrumentation calibration and field troubleshooting
• SCADA scripting experience (e.g., Python…