The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: - Function as a mid-level PLC and HMI programming specialist under general supervision
- Develop, implement, configure, and program SCADA and plant control systems for water and wastewater facilities including RTU, PLC and HMI equipment
- Participate in factory testing, startup and commissioning of control systems
- Optimize process control loops
- Coordinate with utility staff, contractors and other engineering firms
- Provide customer support, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Support continuous improvement for quality control and programming execution
The Team As an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure in the energy, water, telecommunications and government services markets, Black & Veatch has a long-standing reputation for providing world-class service to our clients.
Our Systems Design Group provides electrical, instrumentation & control and process mechanical solutions for all Black & Veatch's Water/Wastewater projects throughout North America. Black & Veatch is currently building our successful Phoenix regional office into the West Regional Design Center to support clients in western North America. This position will be part of our talented and growing Electrical and I&C team in the West Regional Design Center.
Preferred Qualifications- Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or equivalent.
- 3 - 7 years' experience in PLC, RTU, SCADA and HMI programming.
- Direct experience and proficiency with Modicon M580 and Control Expert.
- Direct experience with Allen-Bradly Control Logix a plus.
- Direct experience in SCADA programming with VTScada, AVEVA Intouch or System Platform, FactoryTalk View SE or ME, Red Lion, GE Proficy iFix or similar experience.
- Direct experience with various communication protocols to include but not limited to: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, DNP3.
- Experience in writing control narratives and/or operator's manuals a plus. Excellent communication skills, self-starter, work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience is a plus
- System Integrator experience as a programmer and project lead is a plus.
Minimum QualificationsAll applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
- This opportunity will be based out of our Phoenix, AZ office and require the professional to be based in PHX metro area.
- Professional will be expected to travel within the PHX metro area to various project sites related to water treatment, water production and distribution for commissioning.
CompetenciesSalary PlanENS: Eng & Technical Specialties
Job Grade016
