Overview
On Site
USD 92,800.00 - 130,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Internal Communications
Integrated Circuit
IC
Manufacturing
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Supervision
Data Acquisition
Wonderware
Allen-Bradley
Budget
Problem Solving
Cyber Security
FOCUS
Adaptability
Operations Management
Startups
Process Control
Access Control
Control Engineering
FAR
SCADA
Programmable Logic Controller
Computer Networking
IT Management
Repair
Mechanical Engineering
Process Manufacturing
System Integration Testing
Laptop
HMIS
Embedded Systems
Servers
Switches
Routers
Network
Power Tools
Test Equipment
Teamwork
Productivity
Organized
Writing
SAFE
Management
Electrical Engineering
Adobe AIR
Life Insurance
Training
Collaboration
Recruiting
Job Details
Market
Water
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 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 qualified Automation & SCADA professional to support our water and wastewater facilities across our East 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 facilities 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.
Automation Specialists will need excellent problem-solving skills, customer service skills, and experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems. as well as their underlying PLC systems and control panels. Automation Specialists will 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. This position must be service-oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing the efficient use of resources. Ideal candidates will be eager to learn more and develop skills in primary and secondary areas, such as networking and Industrial Cyber Security.
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.
#omfs #bia #ourjacobs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Traveling to facilities throughout the region (Approximately 1-2 week every month)
Configuring, commissioning, and maintaining Control Panels, PLCs, and SCADA Systems
Supporting the installation of Control Panels, PLCs, & SCADA Servers, and Workstations
Troubleshooting process control issues
Troubleshooting SCADA communications issues
Remote Work, Home/Local Facility
Remotely monitor assets across facilities and identify maintenance needs or service degradation
Remotely Assist with troubleshooting process control issues
Remotely Apply minor updates and fixes to existing SCADA & PLC systems
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
Here's what you'll need
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
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
A person who is visionary; one who plans far ahead and focuses on what is important
Certifications/Training: Relevant SCADA & PLC OEM certifications
Background in networking or information systems management.
Other corollary skills: Automotive repair, Mechanical skills, process, manufacturing knowledge, etc.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting at desk. Phone use and PC or laptop. It may require lifting and carrying boxes of supplies or files up to 25 lbs. Extended periods of sitting while on PC/laptop or phone.
Extended periods of walking throughout industrial facilities both inside and outside.
May require climbing, working at heights, and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks. Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch for long periods. Work in loud areas with hotter and colder temperatures than standard office environmental conditions. Lift and transport equipment up to 50 pounds.
Tools & Equipment:
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.
Attendance:
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is mandatory
Overtime/work outside the regular schedule may be required.
Travel:
Estimated (25-50%) travel throughout the US and West Region will be required
Candidate must maintain a valid driver's license with no major infractions
Candidate must maintain a valid 'REAL ID' driver's license or other TSA-approved identification
Other Essential Functions:
Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
Candidate must exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation and enhances productivity in the workplace. Must be well organized and coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with contractors and personnel at all levels.
Grooming and dress are usually business casual but dependent on the client's standards.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We 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. Due to the nature of the job passing a Pre-employment physical is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
92,800.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
130,000.00
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 $92,800.00 to $130,000.00. 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 August 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Locations
City State Country
Shalimar
Florida
United States
Jacksonville
Florida
United States
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
Shalimar
Florida
United States
Water
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 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 qualified Automation & SCADA professional to support our water and wastewater facilities across our East 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 facilities 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.
Automation Specialists will need excellent problem-solving skills, customer service skills, and experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems. as well as their underlying PLC systems and control panels. Automation Specialists will 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. This position must be service-oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing the efficient use of resources. Ideal candidates will be eager to learn more and develop skills in primary and secondary areas, such as networking and Industrial Cyber Security.
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.
#omfs #bia #ourjacobs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Traveling to facilities throughout the region (Approximately 1-2 week every month)
Configuring, commissioning, and maintaining Control Panels, PLCs, and SCADA Systems
Supporting the installation of Control Panels, PLCs, & SCADA Servers, and Workstations
Troubleshooting process control issues
Troubleshooting SCADA communications issues
Remote Work, Home/Local Facility
Remotely monitor assets across facilities and identify maintenance needs or service degradation
Remotely Assist with troubleshooting process control issues
Remotely Apply minor updates and fixes to existing SCADA & PLC systems
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
Here's what you'll need
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
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
A person who is visionary; one who plans far ahead and focuses on what is important
Certifications/Training: Relevant SCADA & PLC OEM certifications
Background in networking or information systems management.
Other corollary skills: Automotive repair, Mechanical skills, process, manufacturing knowledge, etc.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting at desk. Phone use and PC or laptop. It may require lifting and carrying boxes of supplies or files up to 25 lbs. Extended periods of sitting while on PC/laptop or phone.
Extended periods of walking throughout industrial facilities both inside and outside.
May require climbing, working at heights, and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks. Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch for long periods. Work in loud areas with hotter and colder temperatures than standard office environmental conditions. Lift and transport equipment up to 50 pounds.
Tools & Equipment:
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.
Attendance:
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is mandatory
Overtime/work outside the regular schedule may be required.
Travel:
Estimated (25-50%) travel throughout the US and West Region will be required
Candidate must maintain a valid driver's license with no major infractions
Candidate must maintain a valid 'REAL ID' driver's license or other TSA-approved identification
Other Essential Functions:
Adherence to established company safety policies and good industrial and office safety practices.
Candidate must exhibit professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation and enhances productivity in the workplace. Must be well organized and coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with contractors and personnel at all levels.
Grooming and dress are usually business casual but dependent on the client's standards.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We 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. Due to the nature of the job passing a Pre-employment physical is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.
The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.
Posted Salary Range: Minimum
92,800.00
Posted Salary Range: Upper
130,000.00
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 $92,800.00 to $130,000.00. 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 August 22, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .
Locations
City State Country
Shalimar
Florida
United States
Jacksonville
Florida
United States
Atlanta
Georgia
United States
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
United States
Shalimar
Florida
United States
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