Industrial Controls Systems Engineer - SCADA Administrator

In this role for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Administrator, you will be responsible for the system administration needs of multiple utility SCADA systems at water and wastewater treatment facilities and their associated collection and distribution systems. You will coordinate and execute system updates, upgrades, and network communications across the utility industrial network. You will also coordinate with the Pierce County IT Department to ensure updates across the business and industrial networks are completed without service interruption.

About the Department

Planning and Public Works (PPW) stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate, and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement.

How to Be Successful in the Role

Success in this role comes from being equally comfortable understanding the big picture and diving into the technical details needed to keep industrial control systems operating at their best. You'll bring experience with SCADA systems, industrial networks, and operational technology, along with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose issues and implement solutions. Curiosity, a continuous learning mindset, and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners will help you thrive. This role is focused on programming, configuring, troubleshooting, and improving systems rather than managing projects or overseeing the work of others.

Your Future in this Role

You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position offers multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support utility-wide SCADA system operation for the County’s wastewater treatment facilities, water systems, and collection system.
• Manage SCADA system expansions, updates, upgrades, and coordinate SCADA network communications.
• Collaborate with engineers and system integrators on existing SCADA system needs as well as new design requirements.
• HMI/SCADA programming and design.
• Understand the diverse array of protocols utilized for transmitting, collecting, storing, and managing data within SCADA ecosystems.
• Provide troubleshooting and technical support to ensure technology adheres to system development methodology, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Perform emergency response and triage for plant operations for all SCADA systems.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for technical processes, procedures, and training materials for applications, databases, and systems.
• Work cross-functionally and effectively with the County’s IT Department to ensure SCADA integrity and continuous operation of the utility industrial networks.

Requirements

• 5 years of Operational Technology (OT) Controls systems programming.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related degree.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Tours and footage of the facilities:

• Tour of the WWTP
• Tour the New Expansion
• Drone Footage of the Plant