SCADA Manager

Brevard County; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking a skilled SCADA Engineering Manager to lead planning, direction, and evaluation of the SCADA program within the Utility Services department. You will oversee priorities, technology strategies, and long-range planning for SCADA across plant operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of SCADA experience, including 3 years in water/wastewater contexts, with supervision responsibilities and a Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement with 6 years SCADA experience.
• Experience with water/wastewater SCADA operations is required.
• Must possess, or obtain Florida driver's license prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate the SCADA Engineering program for Utility Services.
• Oversee design, development, implementation, integration, and long-range planning of SCADA systems.
• Supervise professional and technical staff and set engineering standards.

Skills

SCADA engineering

PLC programming

Control systems analysis

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Department: Utility Services Department

Organizational Unit: County Water and Wastewater

Position Type: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Close Date: 08/27/2026

$4,001.64 to $4,401.80 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/South Central Water Reclamation Plant/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Performs skilled professional work planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the activities of the SCADA Engineering program supporting Utility Services operations. Work includes establishing engineering priorities and strategic initiatives; overseeing the design, development, implementation, integration, and long-range planning of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; and ensuring alignment of SCADA technologies with operational and organizational objectives. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in the administration of the SCADA program and are responsible for establishing engineering standards, technology strategies, and program goals. Supervision is given to professional and technical staff.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field PLUS six (6) years of experience in SCADA control systems analysis, PLC and control system programming, SCADA communications, or SCADA control systems administration, which includes three (3) years of experience supporting water and wastewater treatment processes and the application of SCADA systems in utility operations. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:40 lbs.
   • CARRY:40 lbs.
   • PUSH:40 lbs.
   • PULL:40 lbs.
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:5 - 8 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With feet, legs or hands in water; With odors; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A