Instrumentation and Controls Electrical; SCADA Technician

We are looking for our next Instrumentation and Controls Electrical (SCADA) Technician to join our team at Tualatin Valley Water District.

You will be responsible for maintaining, testing, and upgrading TVWD’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system alongside a Second Instrumentation and Controls Electrical (SCADA) Technician and a lead. The data collection and reporting that you facilitate help staff effectively control water system operations, keeping water flowing smoothly to more than 222,800 people.

• TVWD’s new water source, the Willamette Water Supply System (WWSS), will be operational in 2026. TVWD is the managing agency responsible for the design, construction, and integration of future expansions into the current water system.
• TVWD continually works on capital improvement projects aimed at improving the resiliency of our water system infrastructure.
• TVWD is enhancing the customer experience with its new billing system.

This team manages our reservoirs, pump stations, and pressure‑regulating stations, ensuring reliable delivery to our customers. A diverse skillset and strong collaboration define the culture—team members are always willing to help each other. Beyond operating the system, the team is integrating the new Willamette Water Supply and upgrading the entire SCADA system.

• Associate degree or equivalent in industrial controls, instrumentation, computer science, computer programming, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience using programming languages, control software, industrial control programming, and related tools for industrial process control system design or similar.
• Limited Energy Technician, Class B (LEB) electrician license or higher issued by the Oregon Building Codes Division (or the ability to obtain within the first six months of employment).
• Accountable—takes pride and ownership of work successes and failures.
• Dependable—maintains good attendance and is available for after‑hours calls and questions.
• Safety‑driven.
• Self‑starter—works independently and prioritizes tasks appropriately.
• Team player—accepts direction from a supervisor or coworkers equally well.

The salary range for this position is $ – $ per year, depending on experience.

• Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• Twelve weeks of fully paid family, medical, and safe leave
• Work schedules that allow every other Friday off
• Other flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid options
• 3% 401(k) match and additional voluntary deferred compensation programs
• Free Tri‑Met pass
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Please complete the application and the three supplemental questions. The recruitment is open continuously, with the next review of applications the week of July 27th. Interview dates will depend on applications received and may be scheduled shortly after the first application review.

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment or selection process should contact the Human Resources Division.

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TVWD prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TVWD are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.