PLC/HMI Programmer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Phoenix, AZ

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.

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

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level