SCADA/ Communication Network Senior Engineer - Site based role

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Job Description – SCADA/ Communication Network Senior Engineer

Jacobs is a globally recognized leader in technical, professional and scientific services, partnering with clients to deliver some of the world's most complex and transformative infrastructure and industrial projects. Our portfolio spans industrial, commercial and government sectors across diverse geographies worldwide. In India, Jacobs has built a strong PAN‑India presence with advanced engineering delivery centers in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata, playing a key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure, aviation, defence, marine and industrial projects.

About The Opportunity

Based at Site which is located about 70 Kms from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is for a critical Marine Infrastructure Project for a government client.

Reporting will be to Chief Resident Engineer/ Resident Engineer – Electrical and Mechanical Systems.

Overseeing and directing execution of all works (including Commissioning and Handing Over activities) related to SCADA/ Communication Network which includes CCTV, Public Address System, Linear Heat Detection System, Fire Alarm System, Campus Area Network etc.

Responsible for overall execution Planning, vendor design review, Coordination, Integration of all works related to SCADA/ Communication Network, to ensure compliance with Project budget and timelines.

Responsible to maintain effective and close coordination with different stakeholders, including the Client, Contractors etc.

Review and advise approval for technical submittals, method statements, certification of contractor payments.

Responsible for ensuring strict compliance with regulations laid down for Safety, Quality, Cybersecurity and access-control Protocols, for all works related to SCADA/ Communication Network.

Coordinate all Governance/ Reporting activities (including Presentations and different Reports) for all works related to SCADA/ Communication Network.

Here's what you'll need

About You

Graduate in Instrumentation Engineering with 10–12 years of experience in execution of SCADA, PLC, Automation, Instrumentation and Communication Network Systems.

Must have executed complex Infrastructure / Industrial projects involving SCADA, Automation, Instrumentation and Communication Network Systems.

Strong leadership, coordination, and communication (written and verbal) skills, with ability to work in restricted‑access and multi‑stakeholder environments.

Must demonstrate high levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and discipline.

Why Jacobs

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of diversity, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you. At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

It's a great time to join Jacobs. Achieve more with a global brand.

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations.

Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts!

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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