SCADA Systems Technician (On-Call)

City of College Station; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of College Station is seeking a Scada Technician to operate and maintain SCADA systems and AMI networks, ensuring reliable power delivery and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role involves supporting software/hardware upgrades, network administration, and documentation, with on-call availability and physical tasks in a utility environment. A High School Diploma or GED with three years of related training is required, plus valid Texas license and residency readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; three years technical training in electrical transmission/distribution equipment or equivalent.
• Basic computer applications, math skills, and on-call readiness required.
• Knowledge of computer networks, Windows OS, and database management helpful.
• FERC/NERC/ERCOT regulatory familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating and maintaining SCADA systems and AMI networks.
• Perform routine network administration (add users, profiles, print servers).
• Assist with installation and repair of SCADA equipment and server/workstation OS upgrades.
• Support software/hardware releases, patches, and NERC CIP documentation.
• Maintain SCADA/AMI communications network (radio, fiber, leased circuits, ERCOT WAN).
• Develop and maintain system/user documentation and SOPs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Networking knowledge

Windows operating systems

Database management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Three years technical training in electrical transmission/distribution equipment

Associate’s degree in electrical or computer-related field

Job description

City of College Station is seeking a Scada Technician to operate and maintain SCADA systems and AMI networks, ensuring reliable power delivery and compliance with regulatory standards.

The role involves supporting software/hardware upgrades, network administration, and documentation, with on-call availability and physical tasks in a utility environment. A High School Diploma or GED with three years of related training is required, plus valid Texas license and residency readiness.