SCADA OT ICA Technician - The Villages, FL

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

We’re looking for a SCADA OT (Operational Technology) ICA (Instrumentation Controls Automation) Technician to join our team at The Villages, FL to execute exciting and challenging projects throughout our project. Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking and collaboration, and extreme organizational skills, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together. The work includes planning, design, implementation, programming, configuration, startup, and testing of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), related SCADA IT/ OT components, and process applications supporting our water and wastewater client. The successful candidate will work alongside project teams and with the assistance of local senior engineers to perform the following tasks:

• Provide design, installation, configuration, and operations support for Operation Technology (OT) SCADA network infrastructure.
• Provide design, installation, configuration, and operations support for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) infrastructure like PLCs and HMIs.
• Utilize PLC control systems, SCADA systems, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) software to effectively design and implement instrumentation and control systems for large water/wastewater and industrial programs and projects.
• Support, setup, analyze, and maintain ICS applications including event logging, domain controllers, network behavior anomaly detection systems, Operational Technology (OT) networks, hyperconverged and traditional servers, and anti-virus software.
• Select and troubleshoot field process instruments.
• Performs day-to-day operations, tasks, and issue resolution to maintain ICS/ SCADA/ OT infrastructure up time in a complex environment.
• Performs SCADA network maintenance and upgrades; maintains documentation of the SCADA network. Monitors and resolves infrastructure performance, application connectivity, and security related issues utilizing specializednetwork diagnostic equipment and software.
• Performs Industrial Control Systems (ICS) needs assessments and design support functions.
• Participates in researching, testing, recommending, and implementing new SCADA networking and SCADA technologies.
• Supports SCADA network hardware, radio communication, and software products including: Nutanix, Dell, HP, Fortinet, Cisco, Allen Bradley, VSCADA, AVEVA Citect, Microsoft Windows, VMWare, Veeam, SolarWinds, and other software related to ICS systems.
• Develops and updates support procedures related to network, radio communications, video, and security infrastructure.
• Write control system descriptions, perform startup and commissioning activities.
• Remains current with all related industry standards, trends and certifications
• Assists in the preparation of labor and materials estimates, reviews bids, and assists in overseeing contracted services.
• Assists in training the operations and maintenance staff in proper use and care of network servers, switches, routers, firewalls, radios, UPSs, and related software, and associated safety concerns
• Conduct site visits and testing and make recommendations for control systems improvements and designs.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with multiple deadlines.
• Drive ownership of health & safety in all aspects of project execution.
• Partners with and supports all Water Treatment, Wastewater, and Maintenance teams, and other staff to evaluate system needs and provide innovative solutions with a positive attitude. Invested in ensuring wider Utilities team success.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what you'll need

• Two years of experience with PLC control systems, HMI graphics, SCADA systems, and SCADA networks.
• Experience with industrial PLC programming and hardware implementation (Ideally: Allen Bradley).
• Experience with industrial HMI programming and implementation (Ideally: VTSCADA, AVEVA Citect).
• Experience with field commissioning control systems, including troubleshooting and problem-solving live operating systems.
• Experience with IT or OT networking and virtual machine (VM) implementation.
• Valid driver's license with no major infractions

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Advanced degree or Certification in Industrial Control Systems or SCADA network infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering or a related engineering field.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

80,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

90,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 to $90,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 02, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
The Villages	Florida	United States
Orlando	Florida	United States