Project I&C Engineer
$80K - $104K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
$80K - $104K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
$80K - $104K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$80K - $103K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$80K - $103K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
$79K - $103K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
$79K - $103K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$80K - $104K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
Columbus, OH · On-site
$80K - $104K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
$82K - $106K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
$82K - $106K/yr
Mentor junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical ... Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems. Advance ...
Beavercreek, OH · Hybrid
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff. * Conduct training ... Fiber Optics and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). * Hands-on experience with network automation ...
Beavercreek, OH · Hybrid
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff. * Conduct training ... Fiber Optics and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). * Hands-on experience with network automation ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff. * Conduct training ... Fiber Optics and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). * Hands-on experience with network automation ...
Beavercreek, OH · On-site
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff. * Conduct training ... Fiber Optics and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). * Hands-on experience with network automation ...
Dayton, OH · Hybrid
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff. * Conduct training ... Fiber Optics and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). * Hands-on experience with network automation ...
Dayton, OH · Hybrid
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff. * Conduct training ... Fiber Optics and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). * Hands-on experience with network automation ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
$88K - $121K/yr
This is a technically demanding role centered on OPIR phenomenology, optical signature ... You will work alongside algorithm engineers, data scientists, and intelligence analysts to develop ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
$88K - $121K/yr
This is a technically demanding role centered on OPIR phenomenology, optical signature ... You will work alongside algorithm engineers, data scientists, and intelligence analysts to develop ...
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$88K - $121K/yr
This is a technically demanding role centered on OPIR phenomenology, optical signature ... You will work alongside algorithm engineers, data scientists, and intelligence analysts to develop ...
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$88K - $121K/yr
This is a technically demanding role centered on OPIR phenomenology, optical signature ... You will work alongside algorithm engineers, data scientists, and intelligence analysts to develop ...
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Dayton, OH · Remote
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Dayton, OH · Remote
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Hands-on experience with variety of electro-optical device characterization techniques (e.g., JV ... May train, mentor, and manage junior and peer associates on specific subject matters. Comply with ...
Hands-on experience with variety of electro-optical device characterization techniques (e.g., JV ... May train, mentor, and manage junior and peer associates on specific subject matters. Comply with ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
$86K - $198K/yr
Design multi-sensor fusion pipelines integrating GEOINT, Radar, RF, and optical data using Bayesian ... Mentor junior engineers and help set technical road maps in collaboration with client and mission ...
Albany, OH · On-site
$15.75 - $21.50/hr
Albany, OH (Onsite) Type: Full-Time / Contracting - Any is fine 3-5 Years --> Junior 5-8 years ... You will be part of a 24×7 on-site team working shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering, facility ...
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Albany, OH · On-site
$15.75 - $21.50/hr
Albany, OH (Onsite) Type: Full-Time / Contracting - Any is fine 3-5 Years --> Junior 5-8 years ... You will be part of a 24×7 on-site team working shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering, facility ...
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff. * Conduct training ... Fiber Optics and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). * Hands-on experience with network automation ...
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and IT staff. * Conduct training ... Fiber Optics and Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP). * Hands-on experience with network automation ...
Perrysburg, OH · On-site
$80K - $115K/yr
... electro-optical device characterization techniques (e.g., JV, EQE, PL, TRPL, transmission ... manage junior and peer associates on specific subject matters. • Comply with Company ...
Perrysburg, OH · On-site
$80K - $115K/yr
... electro-optical device characterization techniques (e.g., JV, EQE, PL, TRPL, transmission ... manage junior and peer associates on specific subject matters. • Comply with Company ...
Euclid, OH · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
... gauges, optical comparators, etc.). * Document and report inspection results, including ... engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues. * Mentor and provide guidance to junior ...
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Euclid, OH · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
... gauges, optical comparators, etc.). * Document and report inspection results, including ... engineering, and quality teams to resolve quality issues. * Mentor and provide guidance to junior ...
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A Junior Optical Engineer is an entry-level engineering professional specializing in optical systems, components, and technologies. They assist in designing, testing, and optimizing optical devices such as lenses, lasers, and imaging systems. Their responsibilities may include conducting experiments, analyzing data, and supporting senior engineers in research and development. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of optics principles, and proficiency with simulation tools are often required. This role provides foundational experience for growing into more advanced optical engineering positions.
As a Junior Optical Engineer, you may assist in designing, testing, and evaluating optical systems such as lenses, imaging devices, or sensors under the supervision of senior engineers. Your responsibilities often include running simulations, performing hands-on experiments in the lab, analyzing data, and contributing to technical reports. You’ll also collaborate closely with colleagues in mechanical and electrical engineering to integrate optical components into larger systems. This role often provides opportunities to learn from mentors and gain hands-on experience with real-world applications, which is valuable for long-term career growth in the optical engineering field.
To thrive as a Junior Optical Engineer, you need a solid background in optics, physics, and mathematics, often supported by a bachelor's degree in optical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with optical design software (such as Zemax or CODE V), basic laboratory equipment, and CAD tools is commonly expected. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you work efficiently within engineering teams and present findings clearly. These skills ensure precise design, troubleshooting, and collaborative project development in this technically demanding role.
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$80K - $104K/yr
Full-time
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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 is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) System Design Engineer to join our Resilience Water team in any of our Ohio locations or Detroit. This is an exciting opportunity for an I&C Systems Design Engineer, preferably with consulting engineering experience, to join our team and lead projects with a variety of I&C, automation system design, and SCADA integration.
The selected candidate will be responsible for I&C and SCADA design and implementation services for diverse clients and projects for environmental remediation, industrial & municipal water and wastewater treatment, conveyance systems, and facilities. Role accountabilities: This role provides engineering and design services to produce design & construction documents for projects. They will coordinate with process, mechanical, and electrical engineers assigned to the project and prepare technical memorandums and develop design criteria, SCADA system architecture, process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), SCADA network diagrams, process control functional narratives, control schematics, panel layout diagrams, and interconnection diagrams.
Additional duties include: Support projects and clients in the planning, design and construction of water/wastewater facilities and other similar industrial facilities, serving as Arcadis' main point of contact with our clients for their I&C needs. Project Manager leading all facets of project, to include; budgeting, planning, cost estimating, design and execution of SCADA and instrumentation & control systems. Support electrical engineering and developing electrical design to support the I&C systems design.
Conduct factory testing, site acceptance testing, field checkout, and startup of I&C and SCADA system startups. Utilize technical experience and expertise in the execution of I&C and SCADA projects from inception to successful startup and turnover. Program process control logic in PLCs and configure graphical HMI for SCADA system on a variety of platforms.
Configure historical data collection, archiving and generating reports on a variety of platforms. Produce effective and accurate written specifications for implementing I&C and SCADA projects. Mentor junior engineers and designers.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or a closely related field of study 5+ years of I&C, Automation, and SCADA system design and implementation experience in water/wastewater market. EIT/Professional Engineer license. Key Skills and Attributes: Basic knowledge of Autocad and Revit.
Ability to self-direct and work on multiple assignments at once while meeting project deliverable dates and completing other task-driven assignments Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent teamwork skills. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook) Advance knowledge in applying instrumentation and controls to process and electromechanical equipment and developing SCADA networks. Knowledge of designing and developing fiber optic cable networks for SCADA systems.
Advance knowledge of radio and cellular telemetry networks. Basic knowledge of IT and industrial networks. Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Willingness to travel (25%). Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in developing bid and construction documents PLC/HMI programming, configuration & startup experience Why Arcadis. 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'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, 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. Join Arcadis.
Create a 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 $88,000 - $150,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-RT4 #Resilience-NA #Water-NA #WaterJobsOhio.
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Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.
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