Field Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Engineer

Company: Arcadis
Location: White Plains
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 is looking for an Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Systems Engineer with 5 to 7 years of experience to join our Water Business Line in our White Plains, New York office. This is an exciting opportunity for an I&C Systems Design Engineer with process control, automation, and SCADA integration experience to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for I&C and SCADA design, implementation, and configuration services, and startup activities for diverse clients and projects for environmental remediation, industrial & municipal water and wastewater treatment, conveyance systems, and facilities. Please note that is a hybrid position that does require travel up to 50% of the time. Role accountabilities: Industrial Control System (ICS) Design The successful candidate will interpret instrumentation and control (I&C) design documents, including P&IDs, SCADA architecture, and network diagrams. Responsibilities include coordinating with other disciplines and performing engineering tasks to develop design drawings and specifications, as well as managing project construction. The role requires designing control panel layouts and specifying hardware such as PLCs and ICS components. The candidate will evaluate client needs, coordinate with client IT departments, and develop SCADA system network architecture and design documents. Additional duties involve developing final control strategies based on process control narratives and collaborating with other engineering disciplines, including process/mechanical and electrical. Working closely with electrical engineers, the candidate will develop control schematics and interconnection diagrams. Finally, the role encompasses designing and implementing IT solutions for operational technology (OT) systems, utilizing both physical and virtualized hardware platforms. ICS Implementation The candidate will develop PLC programs and HMI graphics grounded in a thorough understanding of process and operational requirements, ensuring alignment with end-user needs throughout development. Expertise in PLC programming languages such as Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, and Structured Text is essential, with a focus on modular programming, including add-on instructions and user-defined function blocks. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining SCADA applications across multiple platforms, including VTscada, Ignition, FactoryTalk View, and GE iFIX, to monitor and control critical industrial processes. The role involves configuring historical data collection, managing databases, archiving, and generating reports across various platforms. The candidate will design, configure, and troubleshoot industrial communication networks using protocols such as Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP to guarantee robust connectivity and data integrity. A strong understanding and application of ICS software requirements—including operating system and application dependencies following manufacturer best practices—are required. Additionally, the role entails implementing IT solutions using virtualized hardware platforms and managing Windows Registry, Group Policies, Active Directory integration, and other security settings to develop fully functional operational technology (OT) software. ICS Implementation, Startup, and Testing The candidate will apply technical experience and expertise to execute I&C and SCADA projects, including startups and cutovers, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate control systems and support commissioning activities. They will interpret industrial control schematics, MCC drawings, and other electrical diagrams to support system design, installation, and troubleshooting, and maintain accurate as-built documentation and configuration management records. The role requires the ability to self-direct and manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting project schedules and quality expectations. ICS On-site deployment/configuration The candidate will demonstrate confidence and sound judgment to make difficult, on-the-spot decisions in pressurized or emergency situations. They will travel to client sites and Arcadis office locations as needed—sometimes on short notice for emergency project needs—and conduct factory testing, site acceptance testing, field checkout, and startup of I&C and SCADA systems. The role also includes developing detailed field reports and providing timely project updates. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field of study. 4 to 7 years of I&C, automation, and SCADA system design and implementation experience. In depth knowledge of I&C design documents and their use in construction. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project). Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as excellent teamwork skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the water and wastewater industry. Expert level proficiency with multiple PLC and HMI platforms. Experience in OT and industrial networks, including radio and cellular telemetry networks. Experience in OT cybersecurity. Experience in database management for SCADA systems. Experience in developing bid and construction documents. 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 $100,000 - $125,000. 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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