SCADA System Analyst - Software Specialist

City Utilities Engineering
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; hours may vary

Do you enjoy using programming, data, and automation to solve real-world problems? Join City Utilities Engineering and help support the software and control systems that keep Fort Wayne's essential water, sewer, and stormwater operations running.

As the SCADA System Analyst I – Software Specialist, you will help develop, support, and improve the software behind City Utilities' industrial control systems. You will work alongside engineers and operations staff to maintain SCADA applications, databases, process historians, dashboards, data pipelines, and virtualized operational technology infrastructure.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys programming and troubleshooting but also wants to see how their work directly supports critical public infrastructure.

• Configure and support SCADA applications, HMIs, graphical interfaces, and industrial control platforms, with an emphasis on Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Create, maintain, and document custom scripts and software integrations using Python, SQL, C, C++, or related programming languages.
• Maintain SQL databases, process historians, dashboards, reports, historical trends, and data collection or migration pipelines.
• Support control-system servers, virtual networks, telemetry systems, and industrial communications, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, SNMP, and LAN/WAN connectivity.
• Troubleshoot SCADA connections to PLCs and field devices using alarms, event logs, historical trends, and communication-analysis tools.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify control-system needs, develop solutions, document completed work, and support automation projects.
• Train employees on SCADA interfaces and custom or newly implemented software solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-enabled software, and assist with their responsible implementation and long‑term management.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering Technology, or another approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university;
  or
• An equivalent combination of education and hands‑on experience.
• At least two years of experience in an industrial environment involving industrial control systems, programming, instrumentation, database management, or process automation.

• Knowledge of industrial control and SCADA platforms;
  Inductive Automation Ignition experience is preferred.
• Experience with SQL databases, queries, and custom database solutions.
• Ability to read, modify, create, and document scripts using Python, SQL, C, C++, or related languages.
• Understanding of process historians, dashboards, reporting tools, virtual infrastructure, and PLC interfaces.
• Knowledge of industrial communications, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, SNMP, gateways, routers, and wireless systems.
• Basic understanding of industrial instrumentation used to measure level, flow, pressure, and other process conditions.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to engineers, operations employees, and vendors.

• Inductive Automation Ignition Core or Gold Certification.
• Candidates without these certifications must have the interest and ability to pursue them during employment.
• A valid Indiana driver's license is required when operating a City vehicle.

This position includes a combination of office‑based computer work and occasional work within active utility facilities. Employees may encounter industrial equipment, electrical systems, chemicals, weather…