Senior Eng Automation & Controls (SCADA)

$62,400 - $70,720/Yr

American Water - Charleston, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Charleston, WV

5,001-10,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Senior Engineer for Automation & Controls (SCADA) at American Water is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting the automation and process control infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with design engineers and operations personnel to create engineering plans, designs, and monitor automation systems. The engineer will also develop programming and configuration code, provide second-level support, manage projects, and ensure compliance with standards and policies related to automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and support the automation & process control infrastructure (SCADA).
• Collaborate with design engineers and operations personnel on project design and commissioning.
• Execute projects from conception to start-up within budget and schedule.
• Develop programming and configuration code for process control systems.
• Review control logic strategies and implement programming changes to optimize control strategies.
• Perform maintenance activities on process control equipment or SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues.
• Investigate new technological developments and processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with system integrators and vendors.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, control elementary drawings, ISA instrument specifications, and loop diagrams.
• Working knowledge of industrial control system platforms including PLC/DCS/HMI programming/design/configuration.
• Knowledge of industrial computers and data collection methods.
• Understanding of PC Networking technology, telemetry methods, and historical archiving databases.
• Demonstrated ability to configure programmable process controllers (PLCs/RTUs).
• Experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS).
• Four-year degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with OPC and/or programming languages.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex process control problems related to water/wastewater systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and health benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Focus on health & wellness, emotional well-being, and savings for future goals.