Instrumentation - Automation - SCADA Specialist - Southeast Region

Industry

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 dynamic Instrumentation Automation SCADA Specialist  to support our water and wastewater facilities across our Southeast 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 projects 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. 

In this role, you'll need excellent problem-solving skills, customer service skills, and experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems. as well as underlying PLC systems and control panels. you'll 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. You'll be service-oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing the efficient use of resources as well as eager to learn more and develop skills in primary and secondary areas, such as networking and Industrial Cyber Security.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Traveling to projects throughout the region 

• 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 

• Overtime/work outside the regular schedule may be required

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. 

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.

** This is a hybrid position working from home and traveling to project sites up to 50%. You will be required to go onsite at the discretion of the team. 

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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 

• Estimated (50%) travel throughout the Southeast Region will be required 

• Candidate must have a valid driver's license with no major infractions 

• Candidate must maintain a valid ‘REAL ID’ driver’s license as required by TSA for travel

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.

Working Conditions

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.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

102,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

141,500.00

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, 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 $102,900.00 to $141,500.00. 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 September 02, 2026. 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
Franklin	Virginia	United States
Newport News	Virginia	United States
Richmond	Virginia	United States