SCADA Controls Automation Engineer

Woodardcurran; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic SCADA Automation & Controls Engineer to support water and wastewater projects across New England, including MA. You’ll work with municipal and industrial clients on planning through completion, with a focus on automation, control systems, and project coordination.

You will travel regiónally (up to 80%), collaborate with PMs and operations staff, and participate in design, testing, and startup activities while ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer/Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2–3 years experience in control system integration.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC hardware/software.
• Experience with HMI software: FactoryTalk, Wonderware, Ignition, or Proficy iFix.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform site investigations to gather system information and develop project plans and cost estimates.
• Develop PLC logic for SCADA monitoring and control of water/wastewater systems.
• Design graphical screens for HMI and OIT interfaces.
• Create automated reports for clients or regulatory submission.
• Oversee installation and wiring checks, and ensure field wiring integrity.
• Configure instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, temp) and integrate with SCADA.
• Set up industrial networking hardware (Ethernet switches, wireless APs).
• Support testing, startup, and commissioning of SCADA systems.
• Train client operations personnel on system use and maintenance.
• Contribute to QA/QC on design deliverables and code.

Skills

SCADA Automation

PLC programming

HMI design

Strong communication

VB/C++/Java/Python

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

PE License or CAP bonus

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC hardware/software

FactoryTalk

Wonderware AVEVA

Ignition

GE Proficy iFix

Job description

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, client-focused SCADA Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Team, supporting projects across the New England Region, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. In this role, you’ll collaborate with municipal and some industrial clients to develop, implement and manage a variety of water, wastewater, and remediation projects, with a focus on automation and control systems.

You’ll support projects from planning through completion, with a team of project managers, technical managers, project engineers, and operations staff to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Regular client interaction is key—you’ll serve as a trusted advisor, keeping clients and our project managers informed on project status and identifying future opportunities to enhance their operations.

This position involves regular travel to job sites (typically within driving distance) to support SCADA project startups, participate in preconstruction and kick‑off meetings, and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate will join a strong team of motivated individuals to execute projects for our municipal and industrial water and wastewater clients. The candidate will provide support for medium to large implementation projects that may be standalone or multidisciplinary SCADA projects. It is critical for the candidate to understand and meet project requirements while working within the project’s scope, schedule, and budget constraints. Because the candidate will interface with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders, the candidate must have strong communication skills and technical skills. Additionally, the successful candidate will work closely with project engineers, technical managers, and project managers and contribute to initiatives aligned with improved performance and efficiency.

Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work/Onsite Schedule: Hybrid work schedule (consisting of office, remote, and onsite pending project needs)

Travel: Regional travel up to 80%. Occasional overnight travel.

• Participate in site investigations to gather information about the client’s systems, equipment and instruments to develop project plans and cost estimates to proactively maintain and upgrade the system;
• Develop process logic for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in the monitoring and control of water and wastewater treatment systems;
• Design graphical screens that represent process equipment and instrumentation in the Human Machine Interface (HMI) software packages used by our clients;
• Design graphical screens for the Operator Interface Terminals (OITs) utilized in our SCADA systems;
• Create automated reports, via specialized reporting software, to collect process information monitored by the SCADA system for use by the client or submission to regulatory agencies;
• Participate in the installation (oversight of contractors and guidance in wiring terminations), checkout and modification of the field wiring associated with the equipment and instruments connected to the SCADA system;
• Configure and calibrate instrumentation, including level, pressure, flow, temperature, process analyzers and more, and connecting to the SCADA system;
• Configure and commission industrial networking hardware, including Ethernet switches, wireless access points and licensed frequency radios;
• Participate in the testing and startup of the process equipment, instruments and SCADA system to ensure the SCADA system monitors and controls the equipment as intended;
• Train operations personnel on the use, maintenance and troubleshooting of the SCADA system hardware, software and installation;
• Participate in QA/QC activities for both the design deliverables produced by the design team and the code developed by the controls team;
• Understand that safety is paramount and adhere to safety protocol.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or associated field;
• PE License or CAP (Certified Automation Professional) is a bonus;
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in control system integration
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLC hardware and software (other PLC experience is a bonus);
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley FactoryTalk, Aveva Wonderware, Ignition and GE Proficy iFix HMI software (other HMI package experience is a bonus);
• Experience configuring and developing graphics for OITs such as Allen‑Bradley PanelView and Automation Direct C‑More;
• Experience with automated reporting software (such as SyTech’s XLReporter and HachWims);
• Hands‑on experience configuring, interfacing with, and troubleshooting instrumentation found in the water and wastewater industry;
• Experience with using electrical schematics to commission or troubleshoot a control panel;
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude;
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Computer networking experience (hardware and configuration) is a bonus;
• Experience in higher programming languages (VB, C++, Java, Python) is a bonus;
• Water/wastewater industry experience is a bonus.

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment‑related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

• MDR applies to both you and the Company
• Most workplace‑related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
• Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre‑tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well‑being:

• Disability: Paid short‑and long‑term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Well‑being: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

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Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non‑discrimination and make employment decisions based on job‑related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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