SCADA Network Specialist – Water Treatment PLC & SCADA

A2gov; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 99,000; Full time

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Job summary

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a SCADA Network Specialist to evaluate, install, test, support, maintain, and improve the PICS across our water treatment plant, distribution system facilities, and dams. The role covers SCADA software management, PLC programming, and HMI programming for reliable operation.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, PLC/SCADA experience, and knowledge of Allen Bradley ControlLogix Studio 5000 and VTScada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with PLC/SCADA systems demonstrating proficiency in automation technology
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley ControlLogix (Studio 5000) software and related packages
• Knowledge of VTScada by Trihedral SCADA software or comparable systems

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, install, test, support, maintain, and improve the PICS in the water treatment plant, distribution system facilities, and dams
• Provide training, consultation, and direction to treatment staff on SCADA systems
• Work with City departments and third-party firms on projects and data collection related to the SCADA system
• Assist after-hours support for software, hardware, network, and communication issues as needed

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA system development

HMI programming

Database management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley ControlLogix Studio 5000

VTScada by Trihedral

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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Description

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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