SCADA OT Systems Engineer/Senior Engineer

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SCADA OT Systems Engineer/Senior Engineer

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Description Hiring Ranges: SCADA OT Systems Engineer: $72,883 - $91,104/year Senior SCADA OT Systems Engineer: $88,375 - $110,469/year

- This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Senior SCADA OT systems Engineers. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health.

Aurora Water is looking for a SCADA / OT Systems Technician I for the Technical Operations section of the Support Services division to support and grow our SCADA Operational Technology [OT] team and infrastructure. We’re looking for an empathetic, thoughtful candidate who has enthusiasm for helping people, as well as expertise in scaling our OT systems to meet the water needs of the growing population of the City of Aurora.

The applicant’s starting salary will be commensurate with relevant education, experience, knowledge, certifications, skills, and abilities required for this position and within the hiring salary range.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Performs a broad range of difficult and complex duties associated with the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, testing, repair, and installation of process automation control systems, SCADA and process automation control applications, controls and machinery used in the production, treatment, storage, and transmission of raw water, treated water, and reclaimed water, ensuring the reliability and availability of the control systems and process control applications common to large state-of-the-art water / wastewater facilities

- Actively monitors functionality and performance of the SCADA system and its services

- Maintains integrity of the SCADA system, in conjunction with and through close coordination with the lead technicians

- Configures, deploys, and verifies functionality of SCADA / OT hardware

- Configures maintains, and troubleshoots SCADA / OT communication problems for lease-line circuits, spread spectrum, narrow-band, and microwave radios and determine materials and supplies necessary for maintenance and repair

- Configures, maintains, installs, troubleshoots camera systems, including stationary and PTZ cameras, and NVRs

- Configures, maintains, troubleshoots, installs, updates, and upgrades OT hardware platforms such as, firewalls, switches, servers, and nodes

- Manages and maintains end point protection system

- Prepares routine and ad-hoc reports and queries of SCADA databases. Supports other departments / divisions and technology projects by serving as the expert in SCADA interfaces and SCADA data reporting

- Develops, modifies, troubleshoots SCADA HMI screens using an industrial automation software package

- Ensures a complete and accurate inventory of physical OT system devices, OT software, and licensing

- Configuration Management: Maintains equipment baselines and configurations

- Executes daily, scheduled corrective / preventative maintenance and repair tasks

- Uses a computerized maintenance management system [CMMS] to document work activity

- Maintains OT Network / SCADA System documentation and software revisions and licenses

- Assists vendors and project managers for facility upgrade projects and new facility projects

- Attends weekly team meetings and presents safety topic on a rotation basis

- Stays current on technical issues relative to the position

- Ensures proper safety precautions are observed

- Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education:

- Associates degree in Computer Science or directly related field.

Experience:

- 3-5 years of experience in network administration.

SCADA OT Systems Engineer Senior Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

- At least 8 years progressively responsible experience in voice and data networks including network design, security, implementation, and support.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities:

- Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) and lead authority for SCADA/OT network and systems infrastructure across Aurora Water operations, including cybersecurity controls, virtualization, and industrial communication protocols.

- Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, reviewing work for conformance to operational technology best practices, cybersecurity protocols, and regulatory expectations.

- Lead the development and enforcement of internal standards, procedures, and documentation related to SCADA/OT systems, including systems hardening, change control, and lifecycle asset management.

- Present technical findings, proposals, and justifications to department leadership, engineering project managers, and cybersecurity governance boards as needed.

- Champion a culture of proactive risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement across SCADA engineering operations.

Knowledge:

- Strong knowledge of Windows Operating Systems, networking, security / cyber risk and resilience, and disaster recovery

- Working knowledge of Industrial Control Systems and cyber risk and resilience

- Basic knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment and distribution processes and equipment; safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment.

- Basic knowledge of SCADA principles and related systems, including but not limited to - networks, hardware/software, HMI, and Process Control industry communication standards and radio telemetry.

- Knowledge of water related safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment.

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an understanding of Water industry business operations

Skills:

- Strong interpersonal, supervisory, network and computer skills.

Abilities:

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, consultants, and citizens; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

- Read and understand documents such as safety guidelines, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical documents, plans, schematics, and specifications.

- Establish and fulfill goals and objectives; organize and prioritize work; meet deadlines; communicate complex or technical SCADA concepts and terms to non-SCADA oriented employees, managers, and residents.

Licenses Required:

- Colorado Driver’s license and a safe driving history.