SCADA Engineer

This position is open until filled.

A first review of applications will take place during the week of March 23, 2026.  Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment.  This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

* This position will be required to be in person.  No remote work available.
* If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of SCADA Engineer in Utilities Department/Wastewater Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under direction, performs skilled duties in the development, update, modification, operation, administration, troubleshooting, design and support of the City's utilities control systems including software applications in PLC logic and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to ensure critical water/wastewater systems function efficiently and effectively on a 24/7 basis; designs and maintains electrical and instrumentation drawings utilizing AutoCAD software including PLC panels, motor elementary drawings, process and instrumentation drawings, and loop drawings;

manages projects related to maintaining and/or enhancing water/wastewater control systems; tests and supports a variety of specialized computer hardware, software, and instrumentation; develops, tests and maintains various control system networks; and provides technical support, training and assistance to end users.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or maybe required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Performs a variety of analytical duties in the development, update, modification, operation, administration, and support of the City's utilities information systems including software applications in PLC logic and the SCADA system; operates specialized software for computerized valve actuators, spread spectrum radio communications, and SCADA systems; tests and supports a variety of specialized system hardware, software, components and devices.

Participates in the evaluation and testing of new and enhanced applications; installs or upgrades software applications; troubleshoots and rectifies hardware and software related problems; coordinates and documents testing for new or revised software applications; deploys new applications in assigned areas.

Investigates, analyzes, and resolves computer related problems; resolves compatibility problems; troubleshoots system software, hardware and communication problems; recommends and implements changes and improvements.

Serves as liaison with system software and hardware suppliers and vendors; initiates request for proposal documents for the selection of professional service contracts; monitors contracted services for quality and compliance with City standards.

Serves as focal program management point on a variety of projects related to control systems applications; evaluates water/wastewater operational requirements; researches and develops control systems solutions; develops project budgets; monitors project performance and compliance with applicable specifications; ensures quality and timeliness of work performed.

Maintains system security and integrity; monitors security of all systems and applications; identifies unauthorized access and potential security risks; makes recommendations on security enhancements.

In partnership with Infosystems, installs and maintains control system network components including routers, switches, bridges, hubs, and other network equipment and software that include equipment for fiber optic communications, leased lines, VPN, and telemetry-based networks.

Responds to user inquiries on system operations; troubleshoots and diagnoses…