Water Automation Team Leader

Garver Engineering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

Garver Engineering is seeking a Water Automation Team Leader in Austin, Texas, to drive growth in automation services for municipal and private sector clients. The role involves leading a team in designing control systems and developing PLC programming for irrigation applications.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering or Automation, along with extensive experience in project management and team development. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, emphasizing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in leadership roles managing teams.
• 15-20 years of technical experience in automation control systems.
• Solid project management background including budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business plan for Water Automation Team.
• Collaborate on business development activities.
• Provide leadership for project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

PLC Programming

SCADA/HMI Development

Team Development

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

Allen-Bradley Logix

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000

AVEVA Wonderware

Inductive Automation Ignition

Trihedral VTSCADA

Job description

Position Overview

Garver is seeking a Water Automation Team Leader to drive the growth of our services supporting municipal utility and private sector clients through automation of control systems for a range of applications, including water supply, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water reuse, and industrial processes. The Water Automation Practice Area Team is a national resource team that focuses on implementation of automated control systems for municipal, private water, and industrial clients. Team activities include designing control systems, developing PLC programming logic and SCADA HMI graphics screens for automation of control systems, working closely with Garver’s Water Design Center staff to coordinate project requirements, implementing PLC and SCADA HMI applications during commissioning, and troubleshooting technical issues related to instrumentation and automation control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver’s Water Automation Practice Area Team.
• Collaborate closely with Garver’s regional Water Business Line teams on business development activities within our established footprint and future growth areas.
• Collaborate closely with Garver’s Private Sector group on business development activities for private water and industrial clients across the nation.
• Partner with Garver’s marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top-line revenue-generating projects.
• Oversee the hiring and growth of a Water Automation team to support execution of the business plan.
• Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with Garver’s Water Design Center Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Control Systems, or related field preferred; Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing multi-site or national teams comprised of in-person and remote team members.
• 15-20 years of progressive technical experience in designing automation control systems, completing SCADA master plans, designing networks, developing PLC programming logic and SCADA HMI graphic screens, implementing PLC and SCADA HMI applications during system commissioning, troubleshooting technical issues related to instrumentation and automation control systems, leading automation projects, and team mentorship and growth.
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance, including ISA/IEC standards for HMI development, alarm management, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 trends, predictive maintenance, and AI in automation.
• Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Water Automation team.
• Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, client coordination, and risk management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Deep knowledge of the following:
  • PLC platforms and their respective application development software, such as Allen‑Bradley Logix, Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and Studio Designer, Rockwell Automation PlanPAX, Schneider Electric Modicon and SCADAPack, Schneider Electric Ecostruxure Control Expert, Allen‑Bradley PanelView, and Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Machine Edition.
  • SCADA/HMI systems and their respective application development software, such as Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition, AVEVA Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, Trihedral VTSCADA, and GE iFIX.
  • Data historians and databases.
  • Network infrastructure design, development, and cybersecurity for industrial control systems.
  • Automation application development and implementation workflows, standards development, and object-oriented programming strategies.
• Familiarity with IIoT, data analytics, and cloud integration.
• Strong background in application development methodologies for automation projects.
• Highly‑organized, self‑motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lead innovation initiatives, including those related to smart water systems, energy optimization, and predictive maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

Benefits

Garver offers its employees programs such as company‑paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, Garver walks the talk when it comes to work‑life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.