Contract Plc Scada Automation Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Closes: 4/27/2026

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Automation Manager is responsible for active engagement with River Authority Engineering, Utilities, and Watershed Operation teams to ensure a secure, reliable, and maintainable control system for day-to-day operations of wastewater pipelines and treatment plants, river level control gates, and a flood alert system.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Tracks multiple SCADA and Building Automation projects’ status/progress on an ongoing basis and communicate to others.
• Provides technical leadership for River Authority SCADA and Building Automation System (BAS) projects through all phases including design, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation.
• Ensures, maintains, and diagnoses issues regarding the River Authority’s control systems (SCADA and BAS).
• Improves the efficiency of the River Authority control systems. (SCADA and BAS) by collaborating with River Authority teams, consultants and outside vendors.
• Modifies Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) logic and Human Machine Interface (HMI) projects for process and system efficiency.
• Administers multiple industrial automation control server platforms to include PLC, HMI, Historical, BAS, and Cybersecurity and Change Management.
• Collaborates with the River Authority Information Technology teams to interface the River Authority’s SCADA/BAS across the wastewater treatment plants, flood monitoring and facilities monitoring systems; ensure cybersecurity, and key data flow.
• Oversees Budget management of SCADA/BAS related assets to include hardware, software and support.
• Provides Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) troubleshooting support.
• Provides organizational support for all SCADA/BAS issues and queries.
• Assists others with SCADA/BAS reporting and data acquisition software.
• Assists the SCADA Operations Administrator in troubleshooting SCADA system related issues to assure a 24/7 operation, when required.
• Available for emergency response on location and remotely.
• Maintains familiarity with strategic River Authority levels of service
• Perform other duties and special projects

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position directly or indirectly supervises all SCADA/Automation personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline, and Seven (8) years of Experience with installation, maintenance, and automation programming, including SCADA HMI/PLC and BAS systems and associated equipment and software ; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experienced with ISA standards and interpretation of P&ID drawings. Expertise with the development of control system network architectures
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering automation control programming
• Ability to use Electrical Engineering training to support the River Authority with electrical power systems design review

Required Education/Certification/License:

☒ Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

Preferred Education/Certification/License:

• Professional Engineering License (P.E.), issued in the State of Texas
• ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or able to obtain within 12 months of employment
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Certification, or able to obtain within 12 months of employment

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Monitoring and controlling engineered systems
• Optimizing and automated mechanical processes

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates good leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dependable and flexible, must be able to support SCADA Operations Administrator as needed
• Proficient with the latest version of the following software:
  • GE – iFix and Historian (or industrial equivalent)
  • Schneider software – GEO SCADA, SCADA Pack, and Concept (or industrial equivalent)
  • Industrial Communication Protocols – MODBUS TCP, OPCUA, BACNET
  • Knowledge of Cyber Security system design, programming principles, and processes for industrial automation applications
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture that reflects our Values In Action of Accountability, Excellence, Open and Direct Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS (continued)

Exposures:

San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.