We share a common purpose - to make the world more connected and sustainable. And we’re excited about the innovative ways we can change the world. If you are also interested in creating innovative electrical/instrumentation and control systems which transfer to sustainability solutions, then Jacobs is where you belong. Our team of multi-disciplinary experts is seeking a mid-level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer who will utilize their design expertise to dream big ideas on various and complex water and wastewater utility projects. We’d rely on your collaboration skills to lead our team members, and coordinate interdisciplinary work between teammates, for both local and remote projects. The projects associated with this position will focus on instrumentation and controls systems primarily for water and wastewater treatment-related facilities which typically include process treatment structures and buildings. By you taking the lead with generating and reviewing instrumentation and controls drawings, specifications, and approving vendor submittals we will continue to ensure the solid relationship our clients have come to expect from Jacobs. You’ll also assist in a proactive manner on internal as well as external business opportunities. At Jacobs, we’re expanding the limits of what’s possible today and creating a brighter future for everyone. Let's see the big impacts we can make, together!We're looking for a Mid-Level Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for our Columbus, OH office to execute exciting and challenging projects throughout the region. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.The I&C Engineer will work alongside project teams and under the direction of a local senior I&C engineer to perform the following tasks:
Utilize PLC Control systems, SCADA systems, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for large water/wastewater projects.
Provide programming support for water, wastewater, municipal, and industrial clients in our local office and at client sites.
Design and troubleshoot SCADA and Operational Technology networks including PLCs, servers/workstation, network switches and firewalls.
Utilize network monitoring and anti-virus software to access network risks and vulnerabilities.
Prepare design specifications and drawings, write control system descriptions, perform startup and commissioning activities.
Conduct site visits and testing and make recommendations for control systems improvements and designs.
Work with other engineering disciplines on large, complex projects to design and incorporate equipment, process, and facility control concepts.
Collaborate on proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development efforts.
Select and troubleshoot field process instruments. Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with multiple deadlines.
Drive ownership of health & safety in all aspects of project execution, office and personal environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college/university
4 to 15 years of experience in instrumentation and controls design, PLC control systems, P&ID development, control system architecture development, SCADA systems and networks.
Experience with industrial PLC programming and hardware implementation (Allen Bradley, Modicon, or Siemens for example)
Experience in start-up and commissioning of SCADA systems, including troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to maintain high availability of SCADA systems.
Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to be licensed in multiple states (or ability to obtain PE license within one year of hire)
Ideally, you’ll also have:
4 to 15 years of experience in PLC and HMI control systems
Experience in water and/or wastewater treatment process automation.
Instrumentation and controls selection and design
I&C or Electrical design experience
PLC experience: Allen-Bradley (SLC, MicroLogix, CompactLogic, ControlLogix), Schneider Electric (Quantum, M580), etc.
HMI experience: Rockwell Software (Factory Talk View ME/SE, Components, Historian), Wonderware (InTouch, System Platform, Historian), etc.
Networking experience: EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP etc.
Expertise applying the NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 820, UL 508A, etc
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