Hazen and Sawyer

Senior DCS Programmer - Control Systems Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Richmond • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Configure, program, test, and commission Emerson Ovation DCS systems.
  • Develop and maintain control logic, operator graphics, alarm configurations, and system databases.
  • Perform system upgrades, migrations, and expansions on legacy and current Ovation platforms.
  • Support control optimization, tuning, and modernization initiatives.
  • Implement and support control strategies for treatment and conveyance processes including pumping, filtration, chemical feed, disinfection, sludge handling, and distribution systems.
  • Troubleshoot process and control system issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Lead and support FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities.
  • Provide operational troubleshooting and post-startup support.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation, including control narratives, I/O lists, and architecture diagrams.
  • Support changing management and configuration control procedures.
  • Implement OT cybersecurity best practices consistent with ISA/IEC 62443 and utility standards.
  • Support redundancy, backup, disaster recovery, and system resiliency planning.
  • Serve as a technical lead on Ovation-related projects.
  • Mentor junior engineers and programmers.
  • Coordinate with operations staff, project managers, vendors, and system integrators.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience in control systems or automation.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Emerson Ovation DCS systems.
  • Experience supporting water or wastewater treatment facilities strongly preferred.
  • Experience with FAT, SAT, and field commissioning.
  • Advanced knowledge of Emerson Ovation configuration tools and system architecture.
  • Strong understanding of process control, instrumentation, and control system networks.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet, OPC, Modbus).
  • Working knowledge of alarm management best practices and OT cybersecurity principles.
  • Experience with PLC/SCADA systems, networking, and industrial control protocols is often a plus.
  • Ability to travel to project sites (often up to 25–75% depending on the role and level).
Benefits
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
  • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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