SCADA Programmer / I&C Engineer

Company: Arcadis
Location: Wakefield
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis actively seeking an Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer with 3 or more years experience, to join our Water Division team in Wakefield, MA or Middletown, CT and be part of a larger dynamic SCADA / I&C team engaged in serving customers in the Northeast Region. This is an exciting opportunity for an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our team and be involved in projects with a variety of SCADA and Instrumentation and Controls automation and technology needs. Position will provide SCADA/I&C technical and system integration services for diverse clients and projects in the industrial & municipal water and wastewater treatment facilities, with support from one of the best-qualified consulting firms in the country and a strong nationally recognized technical staff. Role accountabilities: Specifications: You will be expected to prepare engineering specifications, drawings, and performs calculations in support of engineering activities involving control systems for various unit processes in water/wastewater; this will include preparing reports, studies, and calculations. Cross-Collaboration: As part of a large company, coordination must take place with process/mechanical, electrical and other disciplines as needed. On a smaller scale, you will need to review manufacturer information to assure compliance with specifications. Programming: In addition to selection and sizing of Instrumentation, control devices you will be involved in the development of P&IDs, basic control schematics, basic panel layout diagrams, instrument installation details, and plans. Part of this role will also involve configuring unit process control logic in PLCs/OITs on a variety of platforms as well as configuring graphical HMIs, data archiving and report solutions on a variety of platforms. Travel: While travel will be minimal, you will be expected to travel to client sites and other Arcadis office locations as needed; this includes short term travel in the region for project meetings, site visits, etc. Project Ownership: Manage small projects or tasks that are part of larger projects, this includes the ability to multi-task on several assignments at once. Demonstration of skill & aptitude will lead to more responsibility. Qualifications & Experience: Required Qualifications 3 or more years of overall experience Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or related engineering field. EIT certification, or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire and ability to obtain Professional registration when eligible Basic Knowledge of PLC controls, SCADA and IT and field networks. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project and Outlook). Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record and is willing to travel (25%). Preferred Qualifications Control Signals and Systems or Instrumentation Classes, Water/Wastewater Process Control Classes, PLC/HMI coursework. Knowledge of AutoCAD Experience on water and wastewater projects. PLC/HMI programming experience. Continue your career journey as an Arcadian. We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. 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 and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $129,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. LI-ET1

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