Control Systems Programmer – Intermediate-Level – Hybrid Office/Home

Our team at TJC and Associates, Inc. delivers real job satisfaction.

We are a successful engineering firm recognized for our professional expertise, respected for our quality, and known as a great place to work. Our projects focus on infrastructure improvements which provide great job stability.

TJC and Associates, Inc. (TJCAA) is a multi-discipline engineering firm that specializes in electrical and structural design engineering services. Our core engineering service offering includes structural; instrumentation, control and electrical; and control systems programming. We primarily serve other engineering firms, public agencies, and businesses on projects consisting of water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, and pump stations, chemical storage, and commercial buildings. Over our 26-year history, we’ve built a highly skilled and seasoned workforce that enjoys what they do – offering a comprehensive service with a knack for problem solving and specializing in water and wastewater facilities.

Our Engineering Team is growing! 

We are seeking a hardworking, bright, and creative mind to fill this intermediate-level programmer position. Working in this role provides an incredible and dynamic opportunity to work with some of the top engineers in the area. You will perform intermediate-level control systems programming and testing tasks primarily for instrumentation, process automation controller (PAC), SCADA, control system network, and telemetry systems in the water and wastewater industry, in support of the electrical or controls systems team. Under general direction by more experienced control systems programming staff, you will perform a variety of tasks requiring latitude for independent judgment, work on implementing projects with moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of easily identifiable factors, exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actions, and demonstrate judgment by recommending changes to implementation approach to more senior engineering team members.

Location: 2300 Clayton Road, Suite 1450 Concord, CA 94520-2146

Alternate Office Location: 1111 Broadway, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94607-4167

Status: Full-time

Schedule: Monday – Friday

• Start/End times have some flexibility – we strive for an 8-hour workday!
• Hybrid “Work from Home-Office” routine is a consideration after the initial training period.

Compensation: $125,000 – $154,000 annually depending on experience  

Our generous Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team.

• Medical Insurance – TJCAA pays 83% of costs for employees and their dependents up to $1,900 per month.
• Dental Insurance – 100% Coverage for Employee
• Vision Insurance – 100% Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Generous Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Holiday Policies
• Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance – 100% Employer Paid
• 401K program with up to a 4% match
• Seasonal Employee Events – We value the opportunity to bring our team and their families together for a little fun outside the office. 

Primary responsibilities may include the following:

• Understands complex control system networks, network architecture drawings, and technical documentation. Uses programming standards for multiple PAC and human-machine interface (HMI) system development including function blocks, user-defined data types, tagging, and HMI database and user interface.
• Demonstrates knowledge of updated industry-standard cybersecurity principles.
• Prepares intermediate-level control system network architecture drawings, network configurations, PAC program structures, and PAC programs using standard function libraries, data structures, HMI graphics, and technical documentation.
• Has primary responsibility for a major part of the project or activity for limited-scope projects.
• Involvement with intermediate-level control system testing and system startup and commissioning activities.
• Ensures that overall project objectives are met, and progress is communicated.
• Develops an understanding of all technology, best practices, industry trends and software applications used in the design and implementation of TJCAA client projects.
• Interacts with clients, contractors and/or subcontractors to obtain technical data and information necessary for control system implementations, working with multidisciplinary engineering groups, such as electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural, and civil as well as other control systems programmers.
• Provides client support and maintenance for their control system components and applications.
• Prepares project deliverables using TJCAA standards and practices, while incorporating client requirements, all within specified timelines and quality control requirements.
• Travels to and works at client locations as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft suite of products and control systems design software.
• Experience with at least one PAC programming software platform including program simulation such as Rockwell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, or Emerson.
• Experience with SCADA software development on at least one SCADA software platform such as Rockwell, Schneider Electric/AVEVA, Inductive Automation, GE Vernova, or Siemens.
• Experience with relationship database architecture and querying with at least one database provider such as MS SQL Server, MySQL, or SQLite.
• Experience with TCP/IP and UDP Ethernet communications.

Education and/or Experience

• 3-7 years professional experience related to instrumentation and control system network design or construction, process automation and SCADA programming, and telemetry systems design in the water and wastewater treatment industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor of Science in computer science, electrical engineering, math, or physics or related from a four-year, accredited college is preferred, but equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Requires intermediate-level technical knowledge of control systems programming design or construction principles and methods.
• Requires ability to understand and solve semi-complex control systems programming and operational challenges that are mission critical.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified to work in U.S. without Employer Visa Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  Management reserves the right to reassign and alter the job description as dictated by business necessity and reasonable accommodations.

TJCAA prides itself on our internal culture which includes the training, growth, and promotion of our staff.  Over half of our current staff have worked at TJCAA for 5-20 years and support our new staff members by providing mentoring and encouraging professional growth and success. If this job posting captures your attention, we look forward to receiving your resume!

We look forward to receiving your resume!

Email Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]

Our close-knit team at TJC and Associates delivers real job satisfaction.

We are a successful engineering firm recognized for our professional expertise, respected for our quality, and known as a great place to work. Our projects focus on infrastructure improvements which provide great job stability.

TJC and Associates, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering firm that specializes in electrical and structural design engineering services. Our core engineering service offering includes structural; instrumentation, control & electrical; and control systems programming. We primarily serve other engineering firms, public agencies, and businesses on projects consisting of water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, and pump stations, chemical storage, and commercial buildings. Over our 25-year history, we’ve built a highly skilled and seasoned workforce that enjoys what they do - Offering a comprehensive service with a knack for problem solving and specializing in water and wastewater facilities.

Our Engineering Team is growing! 

We are seeking a hardworking, bright, and creative mind to fill this mid level engineering position. This position provides an incredible opportunity to learn from some of the top engineers in the area. You will work side by side with senior-level engineers in the preparation of plans, specifications, and reports by producing design calculations, performing technical analyses, and researching updated design standards. This position will also work in the field collecting technical data and information for analysis for electrical design tasks. 

Location:  2300 Clayton Road, Suite 1450 Concord CA 94520-2146

Alternate Office Location:  1111 Broadway, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94607-4167

Status:  Full-time

Schedule:  Monday – Friday

• Start/End times have some flexibility – we strive for an 8-hour workday!
• Hybrid “Work from Home-Office” routine is a consideration after the initial training period.

Compensation:   $110,000 – $130,000 annually depending on experience  

Our generous Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team.

• Medical Insurance- TJC and Associates pays 80% of costs for employees and their dependents up to $1,675 per month.
• Dental Insurance- 100% Coverage for Employee
• Vision Insurance- 100% Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Generous Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Holiday Policies
• Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% Employer Paid
• 401K program with up to a 4% match
• Seasonal Employee Events – We value the opportunity to bring our team and their families together for a little fun outside the office. 

Primary responsibilities may include the following:

• For limited-scope projects, Project Lead responsibilities may include assisting with project planning, scoping, proposing, and coordinating the technical activities of the team, managing the budget, design, QA/QC, and production. 
• Primary responsibility for a specific element of a project or activity such as design of a single power system for a building or basin within a larger project.
• Ensures that overall engineering objectives are met, and progress is communicated. Resolves operational issues and keeps project on schedule and within budget. 
• Prepares intermediate-level drawings, calculations, estimates, specifications, and reports and collects technical data for analysis to perform electrical design tasks.
• Develops an understanding of all electrical codes and software used in the design of TJCAA client projects. 
• Develops electrical design reports, calculations, and drawings for TJCAA client projects that incorporate current electrical design codes and standards, project specifications, and TJCAA standards.
• Interacts with clients, contractors, and/or subcontractors to obtain technical data and information necessary for electrical designs, working with multidisciplinary engineering groups, such as mechanical, architectural, structural, control systems programmers, and civil.
• Prepares project deliverables using TJCAA standards and practices, while incorporating client requirements, all within specified timelines and quality control requirements.

Education and/or Experience

• 5 -7 years’ working experience
• Electrical engineering professional experience related to the design of power, lighting, and control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities preferred
• PE license in CA
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from a four-year, accredited college or university
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified to work in U.S. without Employer Visa Assistance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  Management reserves the right to reassign and alter the job description as dictated by business necessity and evaluated reasonable accommodations.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

Email Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]

Our close-knit team at TJC and Associates delivers real job satisfaction.

We are a successful engineering firm recognized for our professional expertise, respected for our quality, and known as a great place to work. Our projects focus on infrastructure improvements which provide great job stability.

TJC and Associates, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering firm that specializes in electrical and structural design engineering services. Our core engineering service offering includes structural; instrumentation, control & electrical; and control systems programming. We primarily serve other engineering firms, public agencies, and businesses on projects consisting of water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, and pump stations, chemical storage, and commercial buildings. Over our 25-year history, we’ve built a highly skilled and seasoned workforce that enjoys what they do - Offering a comprehensive service with a knack for problem solving and specializing in water and wastewater facilities.

Our Engineering Team is growing! 

We are seeking a hardworking, bright, and creative mind to fill this upper-level engineering position. Under limited management oversight, this position provides an incredible opportunity to perform high-level electrical engineering tasks associated with the design and evaluation of complex electrical power for mechanical process equipment and building lighting for water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Location:  2300 Clayton Road, Suite 1450 Concord, CA 94520-2146

Alternate Office Location:  1111 Broadway, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94607-4167

Status:  Full-time

Schedule:  Monday – Friday

• Start/End times have some flexibility – we strive for an 8-hour workday!
• Hybrid “Work from Home-Office” routine is a consideration after the initial training period.

Compensation:   $137,000 -$164,000 annually depending on experience  

Our generous Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team.

• Medical Insurance- TJC and Associates pays 80% of costs for employees and their dependents up to $1,675 per month.
• Dental Insurance- 100% Coverage for Employee
• Vision Insurance- 100% Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Generous Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Holiday Policies
• Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% Employer Paid
• 401K program with up to a 4% match
• Seasonal Employee Events – We value the opportunity to bring our team and their families together for a little fun outside the office. 

Primary responsibilities may include the following:

• Assists with project planning, scoping, proposing, and staffing; training, and supervising the technical team; coordinating the technical activities of the team; and managing the budget, design, QA/QC, and production of moderately complex projects.
• Ensures that overall engineering objectives are met, and progress is communicated. Resolves operational issues and manages technical day-to-day staff activities to keep project on schedule and within budget. Assists in the evaluation of project staff performance and provides feedback.
• Prepares plans, specifications, and reports by producing advanced design calculations, performing technical analyses, and researching updated design standards. Collects technical data and information for analysis for electrical design tasks.
• Demonstrates an understanding of all electrical codes and software used in the design of TJCAA client projects.
• Develops electrical design reports, calculations, and drawings for TJCAA client projects that incorporate current electrical design codes and standards, project specifications, and TJCAA standards.
• Interacts with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to obtain technical data and information necessary for electrical designs working with multidisciplinary engineering groups such as mechanical, architectural, electrical, civil, structural, and control systems programmers.
• Prepares project deliverables using TJCAA standards and practices, while incorporating client requirements, all within specified timelines and quality control requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• 7-12 years working experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from a four-year, accredited college or university.
• Master of Science Degree Preferred
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in CA
• Project Management Experience
• Electrical engineering professional experience related to the design of power, lighting, and control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified to work in U.S. without Employer Visa Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  Management reserves the right to reassign and alter the job description as dictated by business necessity and evaluated reasonable accommodations.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

Email Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]

Our close-knit team at TJC and Associates delivers real job satisfaction.

We are a successful engineering firm recognized for our professional expertise, respected for our quality, and known as a great place to work. Our projects focus on infrastructure improvements which provide great job stability.

TJC and Associates, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering firm that specializes in electrical and structural design engineering services. Our core engineering service offering includes structural; instrumentation, control & electrical; and control systems programming. We primarily serve other engineering firms, public agencies, and businesses on projects consisting of water and wastewater treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations, chemical storage, and commercial buildings. Over our 25-year history, we’ve built a highly skilled and seasoned workforce that enjoys what they do - Offering a comprehensive service with a knack for problem solving and specializing in water and wastewater facilities.

Our Engineering Team is growing! 

We are seeking a hardworking, bright, and creative mind to fill this mid-level engineering position. Top candidates will generally have a master’s degree and their Professional Engineer License.  They will have expertise in Water, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Reservoirs, Pump Stations, Chemical Storage and Commercial Buildings and will lead moderately complex projects to ensure that all requirements are met. 

Location:  1111 Broadway, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94607-4167

Alternate Office Location:  2300 Clayton Road, Suite 1450 Concord CA 94520-2146

Status:  Full-time

Schedule:  Monday – Friday

• Start/End times have some flexibility – we strive for an 8-hour workday!
• Hybrid “Work from Home-Office” routine is a consideration after the initial training period.

Compensation:   $108,000 – $134,000 annually depending on experience  

Our generous Employee Benefits Package shows how much we value our team.

• Medical Insurance- TJC and Associates pays 80% of costs for employees and their dependents up to $1,675 per month.
• Dental Insurance- 100% Coverage for Employee
• Vision Insurance- 100% Coverage for Employee and Dependents
• Generous Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and Holiday Policies
• Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% Employer Paid
• 401K program with up to a 4% match
• Seasonal Employee Events – We value the opportunity to bring our team and their families together for a little fun outside the office. 

Primary responsibilities may include the following:

• For limited-scope projects, Project Lead responsibilities may include assisting with project planning, scoping, proposing, and coordinating the technical activities of the team, and managing the budget, design, QA/QC, and production. 
• Primary responsibility for a specific element of a project or activity such as design of a single building or basin within a larger project.
• Ensures that overall engineering objectives are met, and progress is communicated. Resolves operational issues and keeps project on schedule and budget. 
• Prepares calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports and collects technical data for analysis to perform structural design tasks
• Develops an understanding of all structural codes and software used in the design of TJCAA client projects. 
• Develops structural design reports, calculations, and drawings for TJCAA client projects that incorporate current structural design codes and standards, project specifications, and TJCAA standards.
• Interacts with clients, contractors, and/or subcontractors to obtain technical data and information necessary for structural designs, working with multidisciplinary engineering groups, such as mechanical, architectural, electrical, control systems programmers, and civil.
• Prepares project deliverables using TJCAA standards and practices, while incorporating client requirements, all within specified timelines and quality control requirements.

Education and/or Experience

• 3 – 7 years’ experience
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a four-year, accredited college or university
• Master of Science Degree Preferred
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.)
• Project Management Experience
• Water/WW Experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified to work in U.S. without Employer Visa Assistance
• Professional structural engineering experience related to structural design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood environmental structures for municipal, commercial, and industrial clients.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  Management reserves the right to reassign and alter the job description as dictated by business necessity and evaluated reasonable accommodations.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

Email Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected]