Control Systems Manager

American Water Works Association; Sunnyvale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a regular full-time Control Systems Manager to lead the controls engineering team at the Water Pollution Control Plant. This pivotal role focuses on advancing reliability, safety, and efficiency in plant operations through modern control technologies.

The ideal candidate will guide multi-disciplinary groups, strengthen critical infrastructure, and drive proactive system improvements to support city-wide environmental goals.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units from an accredited college or university in Instrumentation, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in process control systems for an industrial or wastewater treatment facility, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role.
• A bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience

Skills

Leadership experience

Process control systems

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units in Engineering/IT

Job description

The City of Sunnyvale is hiring a regular full-time Control Systems Manager! This is a pivotal new leadership role to support the continued advancement of our Water Pollution Control Plant. We are seeking a forward-thinking professional who excels at guiding technical teams, strengthening critical infrastructure, and ensuring reliable, safe, and efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in modern control technologies, a proactive approach to system reliability, and the ability to collaborate closely with various operational groups across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• An associate degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units from an accredited college or university in Instrumentation, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field.

AND

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in process control systems for an industrial or wastewater treatment facility, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead role.*

*A bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience

The position opens on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and the final filing date is Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 5:00 pm.