SCADA Controls Automation Project Engineer (New England Region) at Woodard & Curran in Massachusetts, United States | USD95,000-130,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

scada planning

plc programming

hmi design

instrument config

network config

qa/qc

Assist Practice leadership and project managers in the development of SCADA master plans for technology improvements
Perform QA/QC for deliverables produced by the design team and the code developed by the controls team.
Design review and implement process control systems
Support the Project Manager in writing the technical content for proposals and client communications
Mentors and trains junior staff;
Develop process logic for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used to monitor and control water and wastewater treatment systems;
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.
Foster and maintain relationships with key clients;
Train operations personnel on the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the SCADA system hardware, software, and installation;
Coordinate and provide technical oversight of subcontractors and vendors
Coordinate with Practice Leadership and Project managers on identifying and developing new SCADA opportunities
Configure and test instruments, including level, pressure, flow, temperature, process analyzers, and more, and connections to the SCADA system;
Oversee and guide contractors in terminating wires, checking out and modifying equipment and instrument wiring connected to the SCADA system;
Develop and implement PLC / HMI systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
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;
Collaborate with Project Managers and Senior Engineers to prepare documents and presentations with minimal guidance and oversight;
Perform site investigations to gather information about the client’s systems, equipment, and instruments to develop SCADA system architecture options and define the upgrade migration path for each option with associated cost estimates;
Provide Support for client 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.
Configure and commission SCADA computers, industrial networking hardware, including Ethernet switches, wireless access points, and licensed frequency radios;

Requirements

control integration

allen-bradley plc

hmi software

bs engineering

computer networking

pe license

5+ years’ experience in control system integration;
Computer networking experience (hardware and configuration) is a bonus;
Experience with automated reporting software (such as SyTech’s XLReporter and HachWims);
Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or associated field;
Understands that safety is paramount and adheres to safety protocol;
Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk, Schneider Wonderware, Ignition, GE Proficy iFix HMI software (other HMI package experience is a bonus);
Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software (other PLC experience is a bonus);
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude;
PLC / HMI upgrades and optimizations
Hands-on experience configuring, interfacing with, and troubleshooting instrumentation found in the water and wastewater industry;
Experience configuring and developing graphics for OITs such as Allen-Bradley PanelView and Automation Direct C-More;
PE License or CAP (Certified Automation Professional) is a bonus;
Be capable of working independently on small projects or leading teams on larger projects

Benefits

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.
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Disability: Paid short and long term disability
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1979

Year Established

The firm has been a leader in engineering and environmental services since its inception.

Blends engineering expertise with environmental and energy solutions to tackle complex challenges.
Offers integrated, sustainable solutions to industries ranging from water and energy to industrial infrastructure.
Works on diverse projects including environmental remediation, water treatment, and energy optimization.
Clients range from government agencies to private enterprises, with a special focus on water resources and utility management.
Approach is highly collaborative, using cross-disciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions.
Committed to innovation, often leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize project outcomes.
A standout feature of their work is the focus on long-term sustainability, making a lasting impact on both clients and communities.

Culture + Values

Clean water, safe environment, healthy communities, happy people.
Our mission: to develop and perpetuate a safe, enjoyable, gratifying, and fulfilling place to work with the important objectives of growth, freedom, challenge, recognition, and reward.
Put People First – The wellbeing of our people is our top priority.
Operate with Integrity – We stand by our principles because our character is more important than the bottom line.
Cultivate Autonomy – We empower each other to think creatively, act on our convictions, and take responsibility for ourselves.
Work as One Team – We collaborate across the organization and learn from each other to find the best solutions.
Act Like Owners – We take pride in our work and are invested in the company’s sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

Since 2016

Formal Sustainability Reporting

Annual updates on progress toward material sustainability topics are tracked and reported.

In 2022

Office Sustainability Program

Launched campaigns focused on UN SDGs, low-carbon transportation, and conscious consumption.

Committed to prioritizing protecting the environment over all other interests in every endeavor.
Office operations include reduced footprint via right-sized office spaces, co-working basecamp concept, reduced paper/plastic use, centralized bins, and removal of single-use coffee machines.
A dedicated Green Team leads annual sustainability initiatives.
An ESG services team provides expertise in GHG emissions reduction, climate-risk management, energy use management, and life-cycle analysis.
While a formal net-zero target date is not publicly stated, GHG emissions and climate-change risk reduction are core service offerings.

Inclusion & Diversity

2019 Pay Equity

DEI Initiative

Conducted a third-party pay equity study confirming equity across gender and race/ethnicity, with plans to repeat biennially.

Vision: Complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space where all can bring their whole selves.
Eight‑member Equity Committee with DEI Manager to spearhead DEI efforts.
Key goals: Communicate DEI as foundational to core values and business strategy; build equitable systems for workforce diversity; create a welcoming, respectful, engaging environment; develop long-term progress metrics.
Seven company‑wide Employee Resource Groups (Ascending Professionals; Disabilities; LGBTQIA+; Parents & Caregivers; Race, Ethnicity & Culture; Veterans; Women).
Internal equity review of promotions, pay increases, incentive compensation, and ownership appointments.
Developed candidate masking in online applications to reduce bias.
Gender demographics: Employee and Board gender representation better than industry average.

Articles

Services

Water Expertise

Operations & Management

Role

Description

scada planning

plc programming

hmi design

instrument config

network config

qa/qc

Assist Practice leadership and project managers in the development of SCADA master plans for technology improvements
Perform QA/QC for deliverables produced by the design team and the code developed by the controls team.
Design review and implement process control systems
Support the Project Manager in writing the technical content for proposals and client communications
Mentors and trains junior staff;
Develop process logic for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) used to monitor and control water and wastewater treatment systems;
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.
Foster and maintain relationships with key clients;
Train operations personnel on the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the SCADA system hardware, software, and installation;
Coordinate and provide technical oversight of subcontractors and vendors
Coordinate with Practice Leadership and Project managers on identifying and developing new SCADA opportunities
Configure and test instruments, including level, pressure, flow, temperature, process analyzers, and more, and connections to the SCADA system;
Oversee and guide contractors in terminating wires, checking out and modifying equipment and instrument wiring connected to the SCADA system;
Develop and implement PLC / HMI systems for water and wastewater treatment plants.
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;
Collaborate with Project Managers and Senior Engineers to prepare documents and presentations with minimal guidance and oversight;
Perform site investigations to gather information about the client’s systems, equipment, and instruments to develop SCADA system architecture options and define the upgrade migration path for each option with associated cost estimates;
Provide Support for client 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.
Configure and commission SCADA computers, industrial networking hardware, including Ethernet switches, wireless access points, and licensed frequency radios;

Requirements

control integration

allen-bradley plc

hmi software

bs engineering

computer networking

pe license

5+ years’ experience in control system integration;
Computer networking experience (hardware and configuration) is a bonus;
Experience with automated reporting software (such as SyTech’s XLReporter and HachWims);
Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or associated field;
Understands that safety is paramount and adheres to safety protocol;
Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk, Schneider Wonderware, Ignition, GE Proficy iFix HMI software (other HMI package experience is a bonus);
Extensive experience with Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software (other PLC experience is a bonus);
Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude;
PLC / HMI upgrades and optimizations
Hands-on experience configuring, interfacing with, and troubleshooting instrumentation found in the water and wastewater industry;
Experience configuring and developing graphics for OITs such as Allen-Bradley PanelView and Automation Direct C-More;
PE License or CAP (Certified Automation Professional) is a bonus;
Be capable of working independently on small projects or leading teams on larger projects

Benefits

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.
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually
Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Disability: Paid short and long term disability
401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1979

Year Established

The firm has been a leader in engineering and environmental services since its inception.

Blends engineering expertise with environmental and energy solutions to tackle complex challenges.
Offers integrated, sustainable solutions to industries ranging from water and energy to industrial infrastructure.
Works on diverse projects including environmental remediation, water treatment, and energy optimization.
Clients range from government agencies to private enterprises, with a special focus on water resources and utility management.
Approach is highly collaborative, using cross-disciplinary teams to deliver tailored solutions.
Committed to innovation, often leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize project outcomes.
A standout feature of their work is the focus on long-term sustainability, making a lasting impact on both clients and communities.

Culture + Values

Clean water, safe environment, healthy communities, happy people.
Our mission: to develop and perpetuate a safe, enjoyable, gratifying, and fulfilling place to work with the important objectives of growth, freedom, challenge, recognition, and reward.
Put People First – The wellbeing of our people is our top priority.
Operate with Integrity – We stand by our principles because our character is more important than the bottom line.
Cultivate Autonomy – We empower each other to think creatively, act on our convictions, and take responsibility for ourselves.
Work as One Team – We collaborate across the organization and learn from each other to find the best solutions.
Act Like Owners – We take pride in our work and are invested in the company’s sustainable future.

Environment + Sustainability

Since 2016

Formal Sustainability Reporting

Annual updates on progress toward material sustainability topics are tracked and reported.

In 2022

Office Sustainability Program

Launched campaigns focused on UN SDGs, low-carbon transportation, and conscious consumption.

Committed to prioritizing protecting the environment over all other interests in every endeavor.
Office operations include reduced footprint via right-sized office spaces, co-working basecamp concept, reduced paper/plastic use, centralized bins, and removal of single-use coffee machines.
A dedicated Green Team leads annual sustainability initiatives.
An ESG services team provides expertise in GHG emissions reduction, climate-risk management, energy use management, and life-cycle analysis.
While a formal net-zero target date is not publicly stated, GHG emissions and climate-change risk reduction are core service offerings.

Inclusion & Diversity

2019 Pay Equity

DEI Initiative

Conducted a third-party pay equity study confirming equity across gender and race/ethnicity, with plans to repeat biennially.

Vision: Complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space where all can bring their whole selves.
Eight‑member Equity Committee with DEI Manager to spearhead DEI efforts.
Key goals: Communicate DEI as foundational to core values and business strategy; build equitable systems for workforce diversity; create a welcoming, respectful, engaging environment; develop long-term progress metrics.
Seven company‑wide Employee Resource Groups (Ascending Professionals; Disabilities; LGBTQIA+; Parents & Caregivers; Race, Ethnicity & Culture; Veterans; Women).
Internal equity review of promotions, pay increases, incentive compensation, and ownership appointments.
Developed candidate masking in online applications to reduce bias.
Gender demographics: Employee and Board gender representation better than industry average.

Articles

Services

Water Expertise

Operations & Management