Black & Veatch

Senior PLC/HMI Programmer

Black & Veatch$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or equivalent
  • 3 - 7 years' experience in PLC, RTU, SCADA and HMI programming
  • Proficient with Modicon M580 and Control Expert
  • Experience with Allen-Bradly Control Logix is beneficial
  • Experience in SCADA programming with VTScada, AVEVA Intouch or similar systems
  • Familiar with communication protocols like Modbus RTU, EtherNet/IP
  • Strong communication skills, self-starter, able to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Function as a mid-level PLC and HMI programming specialist
  • Develop and configure SCADA and plant control systems
  • Participate in factory testing and commissioning of control systems
  • Optimize process control loops
  • Coordinate with utility staff and engineering firms
  • Provide customer support and troubleshooting
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid or flexible work options after 90 days based on performance
  • Opportunity to work in a growing regional design center
  • Employee-owned company with a strong market reputation
  • Engagement with critical infrastructure projects in water and wastewater
  • Professional development in a talented Electrical and I&C team
Full Job Description
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 Qualifications

All 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.


Competencies

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

017

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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