SCADA Network Specialist – Water Treatment PLC & SCADA

City-of-Ann-Arbo; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a SCADA Network Specialist to support the Water Treatment PLC & SCADA systems. The role involves evaluating, installing, testing, and maintaining the Process Information Control System (PICS) across water facilities and dams.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and hands-on PLC/SCADA experience. Knowledge of VTScada and Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 is preferred. Hybrid work arrangement with after-hours support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electrical or related fields.
• Experience with PLC programming and/or SCADA System development.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley ControlLogix (Studio 5000) software.
• Knowledge of VTScada by Trihedral SCADA software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, install, test, support, maintain, and improve the PICS in water facilities.
• Manage SCADA software, PLC programming, and HMI programming operations.
• Provide training and direction to treatment plant staff on control systems.
• Collaborate with City departments and 3rd party firms on projects and data collection.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems experience

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

VTScada by Trihedral

After-hours support

SCADA software management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Studio 5000

VTScada

Industrial networking hardware

Job description

SCADA Network Specialist – Water Treatment PLC & SCADA

Job Category: Water Utilities

Requisition Number: SCADA003166

• Posted : August 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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SCADA Network Specialist – Water Treatment PLC & SCADA

Salary:$82,000 to $99,000 (Offer will be commensurate with experience)

The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Role Summary:

Evaluate, install, test, support, maintain, and improve the Process Information Control System (PICS) in the water treatment plant, distribution system facilities, and dams for the City of Ann Arbor, as directed by the SCADA Network Administrator and/or other Water Treatment Services Unit (WTSU) management. This includes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software management and configuration, programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, local human machine interface (HMI) programming, network support, database management, PLC and SCADA hardware oversight and troubleshooting of all system components and related signals. Provide training, consultation, and direction to treatment plant staff on the use and application of installed control systems. Works with treatment plant staff, other City departments, and 3 rd party firms on projects, improvements, data collection, and other tasks related to the SCADA system and its functions.

Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with PLC programming and/or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System development that demonstrates proficient use and understanding of these automation technology and software systems
• Knowledge of and experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix (Studio 5000) software and related software packages (or comparable equivalent)
• Knowledge of and experience with VTScada by Trihedral SCADA software (or comparable equivalent)
• Provide after hours response to support software, hardware, network and communications issues and other system outages and emergencies both remotely and in person, as needed
• The City of Ann Arbor will consider an alternative combination of education and experience.

Education, Training and Experience Preferred:

• 1+ year(s) of experience with water treatment system controls
• 1+ year(s) of experience in control system hardware or software design, graphical interface design, or PLC/SCADA system design, integration, startup, or commissioning
• Basic knowledge of common controls devices and their use within industrial controls applications; including flowmeters, pressure transducers, level transmitters, valve actuators, and process controllers
• Basic understanding of networking equipment including managed network switches, firewalls, and media converters.
• Basic understanding of Instrumentation and Control startup and testing tools including multimeter, signal generator, and Ethernet network testing and termination equipment.

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