Associate Automation & Controls (SCADA) Engineer

Requisition ID:

108488

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

Reporting to the Regional Manager - Operational Technology, this position is responsible for assisting with (through a team as appropriate) all activities related to the state Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) capital plan and delivery of several SCADA investment projects from inception to completion, the size and importance of which have a significant impact to Company objectives related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.

Key Accountabilities

- Lead with managing budgets and schedules for all Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Projects and programs. Assist with managing capital budget and program / procurement.

- Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs.

- Driving efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.

- Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operations needs and is coordinated with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.

- Interaction with Technical Services function regarding standards and requirements.

- Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.

Knowledge/Skills

- Knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Engineering, Project Management and construction management practices related to planning, design, construction and operations for water resource management facilities, engineering and utility economics and contract administration and construction technology.

- SAP / Coupa purchasing and invoicing

- Working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water resource management disciplines.

- Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.

- Knowledge of employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations and technical standards.

- Strong project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting on project activities).

- Project planning skills. Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., presentation, listening, report writing.)

- Strong interpersonal skills (tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation and ability to motivate others)

- Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, and project scheduling.

- Financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.

Experience/Education

- Two-year (2) degree or equivalent preferred. However, significant additional experience and/or certifications or other education and training may be substituted for formal education.

- 0 - 2 years’ experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management.

- Significant additional experience and/or certifications or other education and training may be substituted for formal education

Work Environment

80% Office with occasional work in the field.

Travel Requirements

20% Travel to support business requirements as necessary.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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