SCADA Systems Engineer - Ignition Platform

At Jacobs, we're partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you'll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We're seeking a SCADA Systems Engineer to join our Digital Solutions team, focusing on the design and deployment of advanced Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for a major transportation client. This isn't just a programming role; it's a systems engineering and integration position requiring an understanding of complex, distributed industrial control architectures and operational technology (OT) networking. The successful candidate will be a high-impact technical team member responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of mission-critical SCADA systems.

Key Responsibilities & Technical Focus :

SCADA Project Deployment : Experience with the hands-on engineering, configuration, and deployment of large-scale SCADA projects from conception through commissioning.

HMI / Screen Design : Experience with the design, development, and implementation of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screen graphics.

High-Volume Tag Management : Proven experience in projects involving 50,000+ tag SCADA environments is highly desirable.

Protocol Integration : Apply a solid understanding of industrial communication protocols such as OPC-UA (or similar standards like Modbus, DNP3) to ensure seamless data exchange between PLCs, servers, and business systems.

Required Platform Expertise :

Primary Expertise (Non-Negotiable) :

Ignition by Inductive Automation - Perspective Module : Proven, deep professional experience in developing, configuring, and deploying solutions using the Ignition platform, with specific emphasis on the mobile-responsive Perspective Module.

Secondary Expertise (Experience in one or more is prefered) :

AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware ArchestrA)

Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE

Schneider Electric Geo SCADA Expert (formerly ClearSCADA)

GE Digital iFIX (modern versions)

Emerson Movicon / PACEdge

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

Experience : 5+ years of progressive experience focused on the design and deployment of industrial SCADA / I&C systems.

Work Location : Preference will be given to candidates based in the Northeast U.S.; however, the position is open to remote work for the right exceptional candidate.

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