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At Jacobs, we don’t settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don’t settle until we give our best and know that we’re making a difference.

Jacobs is seeking an Automation Specialist Manager to join our team where you'll lead and manage automation teams across the United States, with two primary focuses. You'll assist in managing the workload for the east region as well as growing workload in the west region. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence, driving strategic growth, and maintaining high standards for SCADA/OT systems within the OMFS business. You'll also be responsible at times to work with local integrators to complete a project which may consist of handing work over to them, monitoring and tracking the company or receiving a hand-off for our team to manage.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

* Oversee and guide automation specialists across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

* Plan project work and schedule team members to meet deadlines and deliver quality results.

* Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members.

Regional Growth & Relationship Building

* Develop and strengthen relationships with West Region managers and project managers.

* Identify and secure new work opportunities in the West Region.

* Collaborate with East Region teams to support completion of scheduled projects.

Strategic Planning & Innovation

* Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency and reliability of automation systems.

* Ensure alignment with Jacobs’ mission to deliver secure, practical technology solutions for water and wastewater facilities.

*This is a hybrid position, working from home and traveling to projects.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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* 5 plus years in automation, SCADA systems, and OT environments

* Proven leadership experience managing multi-regional teams and complex projects

* Expertise in PLC programming, SCADA development, and control system design

* Experience with networking and industrial cybersecurity

* Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building abilities

* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to travel across the US 25-50%

* Valid driver’s license with no major infractions

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.