Utilities Systems Analyst I/II - SCADA

About the role

This recruitment will be used to fill one vacancy at either the Utilities Systems Analyst I or Utilities Systems Analyst II level. First review of applications will be on Monday, September 14, 2026, and weekly thereafter as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for the Utilities Department Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Programs, modifies, and tests graphic interfaces for use by the Water Treatment Plant Operators.
• Creates and runs reports.
• Utilizes advanced graphics and programming concepts, tools, and technologies such as Visual Basic and 3D graphics animation to develop Operator control interfaces.
• Utilizes Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming languages such as Ladder, Function Block, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Chart logic to develop control programs.
• Installs, configures, and maintains workstations, laptops, and other peripherals both stand alone and connected to the Utilities network.
• Assists in evaluating hardware, software, and peripherals for new and existing facilities.
• Tests and modifies new and existing applications used for operational interfacing with PLC’s.
• Verifies Process and Instrumentation (P&ID) and electrical drawings for accuracy, and verifies that drawings agree with control descriptions and plant specifications.
• Creates SCADA Human Machine Interface (HMI) graphics and associated database.
• Develops and implements SCADA alarm functions.
• Troubleshoots the system and corrects problems.
• Develops daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reports as required by management and plant personnel.
• Develops SCADA documentation and performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Good (1 - 3 years) work experience in information systems, including work with SCADA or Utility Network experience.
• Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Substance Abuse Testing: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
• Preferred/Desirable Qualifications: Experience in the installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair of electronic (solid-state) controls, instrumentation, and related equipment is highly desirable.

Benefits

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Utilities Systems Analyst I. Utilities Systems Analyst II. A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.

Pay

• Utilities Systems Analyst I: $81,814.93 - $118,687.71
• Utilities Systems Analyst II: $90,180.90 - $130,824.93

Schedule

The Utilities Systems Analyst I differs from the Utilities Systems Analyst II because of the development work that is performed by the latter in the creation of programs for new plants/sites and PLC programming. The Utilities Systems Analyst II class differs from the Utilities Systems Analyst III by the latter having a greater involvement in the network architecture and broader scope of knowledge. This class reports to a Utilities Control Systems Supervisor who reviews work through reports, conferences, and the evaluation of results achieved.