Control System Engineer

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Role description:

Arcadis is looking for an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Systems Engineer with 5 to 7 years of experience to join our Water Business Line in our White Plains, New York office. Please note that this is a hybrid position that will require approximately 50% travel mainly throughout Westchester County and surrounding Connecticut areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for an I&C Systems Engineer with experience in industrial control systems, process automation, and SCADA system integration and networking to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for SCADA system design, SCADA network design, implementation, programming, and configuration services, and startup activities for diverse clients and projects for environmental remediation, industrial & municipal water and wastewater treatment, conveyance systems, and facilities.

Role accountabilities:

Position requires the knowledge and experience to perform the following tasks:

Design and Engineering

Development of PLC programs and HMI applications based on process and operational requirements will be a key function of this position. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstate proficienty in this skill while also being able to incorporate client and operator needs into the system design. Arcadis is a multi-disciplinary company so you must be able to coordinate with other disciplines and perform engineering to develop design documents including P&IDs, SCADA architecture diagrams, and network diagrams and specifications. In addition to PLC and HMI applications we are also looking for someone that can develop process and equipment control strategies in collaboration with process, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines. Lastly, the design and development of control panel layouts, including PLC hardware and other control system components is a a desired skill

Software Development & System Configuration

A successful candidate in this position will be able to perform PLC programming using Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, and Structured Text, applying modular programming concepts, add-on instructions, and user-defined function blocks. Some of the platforms we would ideally like candidates to have experience using to develop SCADA applications will included but are not limited to, VTScada, Ignition, FactoryTalk View, and GE iFIX. In this position our expecatation is that you will be able to configure historical data collection, database integration, data archiving, and reporting systems.

Addtionals skills in this area include but are not limited to:

• Design and configure industrial networking, and troubleshoot industrial communication networks utilizing protocols including EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP.
• Understand, apply, and test operating system, application, and vendor-specific requirements for software implementations in accordance with manufacturer best practices.
• Implement OT infrastructure solutions utilizing physical and virtualized hardware platforms.
• Configure and support Windows operating systems, Active Directory integration, Group Policy settings, security configurations, and related software dependencies.

Startup, Commissioning, and Field Deployment

We are looking for someone who will be able to utilize technical knowledge and experience in the testing, startup, commissioning, and cutover of SCADA systems and networks. This responsbility will involve being able to conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), field checkout, troubleshooting, and startup activities. A strong candidate must be able to interpret industrial control schematics, MCC drawings, and electrical diagrams to support installation, startup, and troubleshooting efforts and also maintain accurate as-built documentation and configuration management records.

Qualifications & Experience:

Technical Qualifications:

• Experience with PLC programming, HMI software configuration, and control system startup.
• Experience implementing and working with standards, policies, frameworks, and compliance requirements related to SCADA, OT, IT, and industrial networking systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field of study.

Professional Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork, coordination, and client communication skills.

Travel Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15-20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.