Requirements
emerson ovation
10+ years
bachelor's
plc/scada
cybersecurity
water treatment
Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Senior Ovation DCS Programmer / Control Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, commissioning, and long-term support of Emerson Ovation Distributed Control Systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. This role is a senior technical position responsible for hands‑on system programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization, with direct involvement in plant operations, startup, and lifecycle support. The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead, supporting project delivery while mentoring junior staff and collaborating closely with operations, engineering, and project management teams.
This position can be based at any Hazen location; however, our preference is for it to be based in Virginia or the Washington, D.C. area.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in control systems or automation.
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Emerson Ovation DCS systems.
- Experience supporting water or wastewater treatment facilities strongly preferred.
- Experience with FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.
- Advanced knowledge of Emerson Ovation configuration tools and system architecture.
- Strong understanding of process control, instrumentation, and control system networks.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, OPC, Modbus).
- Working knowledge of alarm management best practices and OT cybersecurity principles.
- Experience with PLC/SCADA systems, networking, and industrial control protocols is often a plus.
- Emerson Ovation training or certifications.
- ISA, cybersecurity, or related professional certifications a plus.
- Ability to travel to project sites (often up to 25–75% depending on the role and level).
- Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S.
Benefits
- A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals.
- Hybrid Preferred (3 days in office; 2 days remote).
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
- Pre‑tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
- Short and long‑term disability, and employer paid life insurance.
- Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
- Employer‑contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
- Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships.
- Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.
Training + Development
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