Hazen and Sawyer is seeking an experienced Senior Ovation DCS Programmer / Control Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, commissioning, and long-term support of Emerson Ovation Distributed Control Systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities. This role is a senior technical position responsible for hands-on system programming, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization, with direct involvement in plant operations, startup, and lifecycle support. The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead, supporting project delivery while mentoring junior staff and collaborating closely with operations, engineering, and project management teams. This position can be based at any Hazen location; however, our preference is for it to be based in Virginia or the Washington, D.C. area. Why Hazen and Sawyer: • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water." • Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity. • We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed. • We currently have over 2,400 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK. • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. Key Responsibilities: Ovation DCS Engineering & Programming • 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. Water & Wastewater Process Integration • 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. Testing, Commissioning & Support • 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. Cybersecurity & Compliance • Implement OT cybersecurity best practices consistent with ISA/IEC 62443 and utility standards. • Support redundancy, backup, disaster recovery, and system resiliency planning. Technical Leadership & Mentorship • Serve as a technical lead on Ovation-related projects. • Mentor junior engineers and programmers. • Coordinate with operations staff, project managers, vendors, and system integrators. Work Setting: • Hybrid Preferred (3 days in office; 2 days remote) Required Qualifications: • 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. Preferred Qualifications: Technical Skills • 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. Certifications (Preferred) • Emerson Ovation training or certifications. • ISA, cybersecurity, or related professional certifications a plus. Additional Requirements • Ability to travel to project sites (often up to 25–75% depending on the role and level). • As required to support commissioning and troubleshooting. • Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S. What We Offer: • 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 • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location #Li-remote