SCADA Controls Automation Project Engineer

Woodard & Curran

Job Location:

Canton, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 100000 - 130000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people offering opportunities for professional growth ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients communities and the planet.

Woodard & Curranis seeking a dynamic client-focusedSCADA Controls Automation Project Engineerto join ourWater Team supporting projects across theNew England Region including Massachusetts Rhode Island and this role youll collaborate with municipal clients to develop implement and manage a variety of water wastewater remediation and some industrial projects with a focus on automation and control systems.

Youll lead projects from planning through completion supported by a team of project managers technical managers engineers and operations staff to ensure delivery within scope schedule and budget. Regular client interaction is keyyoull serve as a trusted advisor keeping them and our project managers informed on project status and identifying future opportunities to enhance their operations.

This position involves regular travel to job sites (typically within driving distance) to oversee and lead SCADA project startups lead preconstruction and kickoff meetings and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Who are we looking for:

The successful candidate will join a strong team of motivated individuals to execute projects for our municipal industrial water and wastewater clients. The candidate will serve as the lead for medium to large-scale implementation projects which may be standalone or multidisciplinary SCADA projects. It is critical for the candidate to understand and meet project requirements while working within the projects scope schedule and budget constraints. Because the candidate will interface with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders they must possess strong communication and technical skills. Additionally the successful candidate will mentor junior staff and contribute to initiatives that enhance performance and efficiency.

Offering Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule

Travel: Regional travel up to 80%. Occasional overnight travel.

Just to name a few these projects may include:

Design review and implement process control systems
PLC / HMI upgrades and optimizations
Develop and implement PLC / HMI systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
Assist Practice leadership and project managers in the development of SCADA master plans for technology improvements

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

Perform site investigations to gather information about the clients systems equipment and instruments to develop SCADA system architecture options and define the upgrade migration path for each option with associated cost estimates;
Coordinate with Practice Leadership and Project managers on identifying and developing new SCADA opportunities
Support the Project Manager in writing the technical content for proposals and client communications
Be capable of working independently on small projects or leading teams on larger projects
Provide Support for client SCADA systems
Mentors and trains junior staff;
Foster and maintain relationships with key clients;
Coordinate and provide technical oversight of subcontractors and vendors
Develop process logic for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used to monitor and control water and wastewater treatment systems;
Design graphical screens that represent process equipment and instrumentation in the human-machine interface (HMI) software packages used by our clients;
Design graphical screens for the operator interface terminals (OITs) utilized in our SCADA systems;
Use specialized software to create automated reports containing process information that is incorporated into regulatory reports and used by clients to monitor and evaluate operations.
Oversee and guide contractors in terminating wires checking out and modifying equipment and instrument wiring connected to the SCADA system;
Collaborate with Project Managers and Senior Engineers to prepare documents and presentations with minimal guidance and oversight;
Configure and test instruments including level pressure flow temperature process analyzers and more and connections to the SCADA system;
Configure and commission SCADA computers industrial networking hardware including Ethernet switches wireless access points and licensed frequency radios;
Participate in the testing and startup of the process equipment instruments and SCADA system to ensure the SCADA system monitors and controls the equipment as intended.
Train operations personnel on the use maintenance and troubleshooting of the SCADA system hardware software and installation;
Perform QA/QC for deliverables produced by the design team and the code developed by the controls team.
Understands that safety is paramount and adheres to safety protocol;

What you will need to succeed:

BS in Electrical Engineering Computer Systems Engineering Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering or associated field;
PE License or CAP (Certified Automation Professional) is a bonus;
5 years experience in control system integration;
Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software (other PLC experience is a bonus);
Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk Schneider Wonderware Ignition GE Proficy iFix HMI software (other HMI package experience is a bonus);
Experience configuring and developing graphics for OITs such as Allen-Bradley PanelView and Automation Direct C-More;
Experience with automated reporting software (such as SyTechs XLReporter and HachWims);
Hands-on experience configuring interfacing with and troubleshooting instrumentation found in the water and wastewater industry;
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude;
Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Teams Word Excel PowerPoint);
Computer networking experience (hardware and configuration) is a bonus;
Experience in higher programming languages (VB C Java Python) is a bonus;
Water/wastewater industry experience is a bonus.

$95000 - $130000 a year

This role has the option for remote work and the anticipated pay range is flexible depending on factors such as the employees primary work location skills experience and education. The following examples illustrate how the pay range for the same role can vary based on different locations.

Massachusetts: $100000 - $130000

Rhode Island: $95000 - $125000

Connecticut: $95000 - $110000

The anticipated pay range for this position is provided above; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on the candidates experience level and a percentage-based geographic differential considering the location where the candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

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Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters click here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related read our entireAffirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement click here. To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply please contactBeth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization our dedication to fostering growth access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential enabling us to deliver the most innovative sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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