Senior SCADA & Electrical Engineer, Water Systems

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Charlotte is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in SCADA/ICS for water and wastewater applications. You will design, implement, and maintain automation systems, support improvements, and assist with project startups.

Strong PLC and Ignition software skills required, with a PE licensure in NC preferred. The role requires collaboration with multiple departments, hands-on field work, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field; master’s preferred.
• Five years of related work experience, preferably with position-related software.

Responsibilities

• Designs, programs, and commissions SCADA-based automated control systems.
• Supports process control improvements by working with stakeholders to identify, test and implement improvements.
• Provides technical support during design, construction, and startup for capital infrastructure projects.

Skills

SCADA/ICS

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Modicon PLCs

AutomationDirect PLCs

Ignition software

Job description

City of Charlotte is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in SCADA/ICS for water and wastewater applications. You will design, implement, and maintain automation systems, support improvements, and assist with project startups.

Strong PLC and Ignition software skills required, with a PE licensure in NC preferred. The role requires collaboration with multiple departments, hands-on field work, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.