SCADA Systems Engineer

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career that offers work‑life balance? Are you highly skilled and motivated to make a difference? Just minutes away from Las Vegas, Nevada, Henderson is the safe, easily‑accessible, and charming heart of Southern Nevada.

The City of Henderson represents more than just a job; it is a commitment to public service excellence and enhancing the quality of life for those that live, learn, work, and play in our beautiful City.

We are seeking to create an eligibility list and fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of SCADA Systems Engineer in the Department of Utility Services (DUS). The vacancy may be filled for up to one (1) year.

DUS provides vital water and wastewater services to our citizens while protecting the environment, health, and prosperity of our community.

Under general supervision, the Engineer performs complex application, administration, development, and support work on the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. The Engineer supports SCADA‑controlled operations functions within DUS, provides project and program leadership to professional and technical staff, and performs related duties as required.

Salary placement for non‑represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a field closely related to the work.
• Six (6) years of experience in supporting and developing process control applications and systems designed to support utility services or other similar environments. Experience must have included structured programming and enterprise administration.
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Desirable:
  Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD). Desirable:
  Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) – Server Infrastructure. Desirable:
  Visual Studio certification. Desirable: C# Specialist examination proficiency in programming. Desirable:
  Wonderware certifications in System Platform, Historian, and InTouch.

• Completed Employment Application
• Resume

• Performance Examination (Weighted 50%) – Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (Best Qualified Candidates)
• Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 50%) – Thursday, December 4, 2025 (Top Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates, times, and locations after the closing date of this announcement. If you are invited to participate, you will be required to self‑schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered will need to be in Henderson, Nevada to participate. The selection process may include written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job‑related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the candidate's responsibility to contact the Human Resources Department at the time of application if accommodation is needed. Appointment may be subject to a post‑offer pre‑employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test.

The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.