SCADA Software Specialist I (Automation & Data)

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City Utilities Engineering in Fort Wayne seeks a SCADA System Analyst I – Software Specialist to develop, support, and improve software for industrial control systems powering Fort Wayne's water, sewer, and stormwater operations.

You will collaborate with engineers and operations staff to maintain SCADA applications, databases, dashboards, and data pipelines, while embracing new technologies and ensuring reliable OT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology or approved engineering discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• At least two years of industrial environment experience with control systems, programming, instrumentation, database management, or process automation.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support SCADA applications, HMIs, interfaces, and industrial platforms with Ignition emphasis.
• Create, maintain, and document scripts and integrations using Python, SQL, C, or related languages.
• Maintain SQL databases, historians, dashboards, and data pipelines.
• Support control-system servers, virtual networks, telemetry, and industrial communications.
• Troubleshoot SCADA connections to PLCs and field devices using logs and trends.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to identify needs and implement solutions.
• Train employees on SCADA interfaces and software solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assist with responsible implementation.

Skills

SCADA platforms

Ignition

SQL databases

Python

C/C++

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/EE

Equivalent experience

Tools

Ignition

SQL

Job description

City Utilities Engineering in Fort Wayne seeks a SCADA System Analyst I – Software Specialist to develop, support, and improve software for industrial control systems powering Fort Wayne's water, sewer, and stormwater operations.

You will collaborate with engineers and operations staff to maintain SCADA applications, databases, dashboards, and data pipelines, while embracing new technologies and ensuring reliable OT infrastructure.