SCADA Automation Software Specialist

cityoffortwayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City Utilities Engineering in Fort Wayne is seeking a SCADA System Analyst I – Software Specialist to help develop, support, and improve the software behind the City’s industrial control systems.

You will work with engineers and operations staff to maintain SCADA applications, databases, process historians, dashboards, data pipelines, and virtualized OT infrastructure, ensuring reliable water, sewer, and stormwater operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university; or
• An equivalent combination of education and hands‑on experience.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support SCADA applications, HMIs, graphical interfaces, and industrial control platforms, with an emphasis on Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Create, maintain, and document scripts and software integrations using Python, SQL, C, C++, or related programming languages.
• Maintain SQL databases, process historians, dashboards, reports, historical trends, and data collection or migration pipelines.
• Support control-system servers, virtual networks, telemetry systems, and industrial communications, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, SNMP, and LAN/WAN connectivity.
• Troubleshoot SCADA connections to PLCs and field devices using alarms, event logs, historical trends, and communication-analysis tools.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify control-system needs, develop solutions, document completed work, and support automation projects.
• Train employees on SCADA interfaces and custom or newly implemented software solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled software, and assist with their responsible implementation and long-term management.

Skills

SCADA

Python

SQL

C

C++

Industrial control

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology

Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition

SQL databases

Python scripts

Industrial control software

Job description

City Utilities Engineering in Fort Wayne is seeking a SCADA System Analyst I – Software Specialist to help develop, support, and improve the software behind the City’s industrial control systems.

You will work with engineers and operations staff to maintain SCADA applications, databases, process historians, dashboards, data pipelines, and virtualized OT infrastructure, ensuring reliable water, sewer, and stormwater operations.