SCADA Program Manager

A well-established water utility company is seeking an experienced SCADA Manager to lead and manage the company’s SCADA infrastructure supporting water operations. This is a full time permanent position with a pleasant company culture and great benefits package.

This role is responsible for overseeing SCADA system development, upgrades, and maintenance, while managing a technical team and ensuring reliable and secure control systems across water facilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and support the company-wide SCADA infrastructure

• Lead SCADA system upgrades, improvements, and long-term planning

• Supervise and mentor the SCADA technical team

• Oversee design and implementation of PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems

• Work with engineering and operations teams on capital projects and system improvements

• Ensure cybersecurity and disaster recovery planning for SCADA systems

• Background check and physical exam required

• Availability for occasional emergency response support

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Automation, or related.

• 10+ years of project/program management experience

• 7+ years of SCADA or Operational Technology experience

• Experience with PLC programming, automation, and communications systems

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Valid California driver’s license

Preferred

• Knowledge of SCADA standards (ISA-101, NIST 800-82)

• Experience with Schneider Electric PLCs or Aveva Historian

• Experience with water treatment or water distribution systems