PLC/HMI Programmer
Black & Veatch
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 113733
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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
In this role, you have the opportunity to:
- Develop, program, and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater facilities, delivering reliable control solutions for critical infrastructure.
- Contribute across the project lifecycle, including development, factory testing, startup, commissioning, and system optimization.
- Work closely with utilities, contractors, and engineering teams while building depth in troubleshooting, client support, and continuous improvement.
The Team
As an employee-owned, global leader in building critical infrastructure in the energy, water, telecommunications and government services markets, Black & Veatch has a long-standing reputation for providing world-class service to our clients.
Our Systems Design Group provides electrical, instrumentation & control and process mechanical solutions for all Black & Veatch’s Water/Wastewater projects throughout North America. Black & Veatch is currently building our successful Phoenix regional office into the West Regional Design Center to support clients in western North America. This position will be part of our talented and growing Electrical and I&C team in the West Regional Design Center.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, configure, and program DCS and PLC-based SCADA systems for water and wastewater facilities
- RTU, PLC and HMI programming
- Factory testing, startup and commissioning of control systems
- Optimize process control loops
- Coordination with utility staff, contractors and other engineering firms
- Customer support, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Training and documentation
- Technical writing
- Client presentations
- Functions as a mid-level PLC and HMI programming specialist under general supervision
- Perform testing, startup and commissioning of control systems
- Support continuous improvement for quality control and programming execution
- Coordinate with clients, contractors and other engineering firms
- On-going client support, maintenance and troubleshooting
Additional Project Opportunities
- Construction support and inspection for electrical and I&C systems
- SCADA system upgrades and replacements
- Smart Integrated Infrastructure, Data Analytics
- Leadership growth opportunities.
- Exposure to other industries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or equivalent.
- 3 - 7 years’ experience in PLC, RTU, SCADA and HMI programming.
- Direct experience and proficiency with Modicon M580 and Control Expert.
- Direct experience with Allen-Bradly Control Logix a plus.
- Hands on experience with Schneider Electric PLC, specifically models M580 and M340.
- Direct experience in SCADA programming with VTScada, AVEVA Intouch or System Platform, FactoryTalk View SE or ME, Red Lion, GE Proficy iFix or similar experience.
- Direct experience with various communication protocols to include but not limited to: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, DNP3.
- Experience in writing control narratives and/or operator’s manuals a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, self-starter, work autonomously with minimal supervision.
- Consulting and Water/Wastewater experience is a plus
- System Integrator experience as a programmer and project lead is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- 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.
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