SCADA Programmer

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a skilled SCADA Programmer to design, program, and maintain SCADA software across local and remote networks. You will provide essential network administration and technical support for SCADA-connected systems and manage SCADA reporting, SQL databases, Windows OS, and data backups.

The ideal candidate has five or more years in system programming, networking, and database operations, plus a technical degree or certificate.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in system programming, networking and database operations.
• Experience with computerized monitoring systems similar to SCADA, HMI, or PLCs is preferred.
• Associate's Degree or two-year technical certification required; certifications in water/wastewater are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain SCADA system software across local, wide area, and wireless networks.
• Provide network administration and technical support for SCADA-connected computer systems.
• Manage SCADA reporting, SQL databases, Windows operating systems, and data backups.

Skills

SCADA programming

Network administration

SQL databases

Windows operating systems

Data backups

Education

Associate's Degree or Two-Year Technical Certification

ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution or Wastewater Certifications

Tools

SQL databases

Windows OS

Job description

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of SCADA Programmer.With every job wefill, our focus is onprovidingbest-in-class serviceto our citizens whileofferingopportunities forprofessional growthin a rewarding,innovative workenvironment.

The SCADA Programmerreports to the Utility Supervisor.The primary functionsof this positioninclude:

• Designing,programming, andmaintaining SCADAsystem softwareapplications acrosslocal, wide area, andwireless networks
• Providing networkadministration andtechnical support forSCADA-connectedcomputer systems
• Managing SCADAreporting, SQLdatabases, Windowsoperating systems,and data backups
• Supporting andmaintaining SCADAhardware andsoftware, includingthird-party vendorplatforms
• Troubleshooting andresolving issuesacross PLC, HMI, andrelated controlsystems
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

This is a full-time, exempt position, within Gilbert's at-will employment structure.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

• Posting Closes: October 18, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of October 26, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: November 9, 2026

You're a problem-solver who's equally comfortable writing code and getting hands-on with hardware. You thrive on keeping complex, interconnected systems running smoothly, whether that means programming a new SCADA application, troubleshooting a network connection, or tracking down the source of a PLC fault. You take ownership of the systems you support, documenting your work carefully and backing up what matters because you know Gilbert's water and wastewater infrastructure depends on it. You're equally at home collaborating with your team and working independently to see a project through from design to deployment.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Associate's Degree or Two-Year Technical Certification
• Five or more years of experience in system programming, networking, and database operations, including experience with a computerized monitoring system comparable to SCADA, HMI, or PLCs (or an equivalent combination of experience and training)
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections Certification within one year of hire

This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a portion of their workday in a mixed office and field environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.