SCADA Specialist - Gas & Light
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
About
It is an exciting time to join the City of Richmond. We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. Below are employee benefit enhancements.
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities – Richmond Gas Works is seeking a qualified candidate for the SCADA Specialist position. The selected candidate will plan, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain programs and process control equipment for the Natural Gas Distribution System and the Gas Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System. The candidate will also perform field calibrations, troubleshooting, and repair of support devices within Natural Gas Gate Stations, Regulator Vaults, and individual Pressure Sites.
Additional duties include maintaining standards and testing pressure gauges, voltage meters, infrared guns, and other devices.
As part of professional development with Richmond Gas Works, the Utility offers an internal training program supplemented by vendor‑specific training for individuals possessing AE, AS, AT, AES, AET, AIT, APE or higher degrees. This program is extended to applicants with a minimum of five years in industrial automation software development/Process Control.
Duties- Participates in the design, development, and implementation of the Natural Gas SCADA System, including Bristol Babcock and Emerson Control Wave Process Controllers, Automation ONSPEC Human Machine Interface (HMI) Software, EZTouch Graphic Panel Software; local/remote networking of process controllers and PCs; AC/DC electrical troubleshooting; independent project oversight, and database maintenance.
- Recommends and assists with the implementation of goals, protocols, and standards for design, security, and reliability of the Gas SCADA System.
- Administers various software programs related to the Gas SCADA System, managing all DPCs, RTUs, PACs, PLCs, and HMI programs, including revisions and backup strategies.
- Serves as a technical lead for Gas SCADA improvements, reviewing current and proposed regulations and coordinating network modifications with Capital Improvement Projects.
- Lead for security, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the controls and communications systems for the Natural Gas SCADA System.
- Installs, configures, and modifies hardware and software to achieve increased efficiency, productivity, gas transport safety, and improved work processes.
- Recommends and provides oversight on contracts for hardware/software upgrades and predictive maintenance for the SCADA System.
- Installs and routinely calibrates flow, pressure, temperature and other devices within the Gas Distribution System.
- Offers training to Gas Controllers and others as required.
The selected candidate must work weekends and holidays as scheduled. Incumbents serve as an essential employee, which means the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather.
Qualifications- Associate degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, computer science, or computer networking supplemented.
- Three (3) years of process control experience with an emphasis in SCADA technology or in Natural Gas Distribution or a similar system.
- Equivalent combinations of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Valid driver’s license or Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
- Experience developing/servicing a Gas SCADA System or equivalent.
- Completion of software development classes for Process Controllers.
- Completion of software development classes for HMIs.
- Ability to communicate and present information using written reports, group presentations, and effective public speaking skills.
- Ability to direct, coordinate, and provide input related to the evaluation of the work of others.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
- 10 years of experience…
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