PLC/HMI Programmer

Why Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

• Assess, develop, implement, configure, and program SCADA and plant control systems for water and wastewater facilities
• Function as lead PLC and HMI programming engineer
• Develop control logic based on narrative control descriptions
• Testing, startup, and commissioning of control systems following well-defined procedures
• Support continuous improvement for quality control and programming execution
• Optimize process control loops
• Coordinate with utility staff, contractors and other engineering firms for the completion of SCADA integration for capital improvement water utility projects
• On-going client support, maintenance, and troubleshooting

The Team

The Instrumentation & Control department is a global team specializing in instrumentation, control systems, wireless communications, networks, and cybersecurity for all BV Market Sectors and Solutions. Our team provides a full range of services including consulting, master planning, assessments, conceptual design, detailed design, EPC, design-build, construction support, field services, testing, commissioning, resident engineering, staff augmentation, training, on-call services, and system implementation, configuration, and programing.

Our Water Automation Team provides PLC/HMI programming support for our instrumentation & control project activites for all Black & Veatch’s Water/Wastewater projects throughout North America. Black & Veatch is currently building our Florida regional team to continue serving our East Region clients and expanding our business.

Preferred Qualifications

Highly Desired Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in PLC/HMI programming and commissioning
• HMI/SCADA experience with VTScada, AVEVA System Platform, GE Proficy iFix, Ignition, or similar software
• PLC experience with Schneider Electric, Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar controller platforms

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• AVEVA (Wonderware) System Platform Developer Certification
• Consulting experience, particularly in the Water/Wastewater industry

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or sciences preferred or any other degree, specialized training, or experience, that makes the individual uniquely qualified to perform the job responsibilities. Minimum of 5 years of related work experience. 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 and Schedule

• This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also be require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Up to 50% local travel (includes mileage reimbursement or rental car) and some overnight stays will be required.

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