Water SCADA Technician , Senior

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Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date:
Jan 28, 2026

Requisition

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona s best employers by Forbes.

SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP s success is rooted in our employees  happiness, health, and safety. That s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day:
  Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

This position requires expert-level proficiency in supporting the Water SCADA system, a 24/7 real time operational control system, providing water transmission, distribution, and generation for the safe delivery of water from the dams throughout the valley to shareholders, municipalities, and other entities. The role involves precise construction and regular maintenance of control system equipment throughout the valley water system and the reservoirs.

Candidate must possess the ability to program and commission smart network devices, logic controllers, and intelligent instrumentation. The role necessitates project management skills, independent operation, and collaborative teamwork to ensure reliable functionality of the system including critical after-hours support of system issues.

• Apply expert knowledge in the design, construction, installation, operations, and maintenance of sophisticated control systems to safeguard critical water infrastructure and ensure operational safety across the system. Includes all phases of construction at water sites such as installation of equipment cabinets, raceways/conduit, instrumentation mounting and wiring.
• Oversee and manage technical aspects of equipment installations amongst multiple field groups, ensuring correct execution and adherence to specifications during project delivery for quality assurance.
• Leads the commissioning of advanced control system equipment at site locations, ensuring optimal performance, quality control, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Perform in-depth system analysis and troubleshooting utilizing advanced diagnostic tools to enhance the reliability and performance of the Water SCADA system and associated control, electrical and communication equipment.
• Ensure compliance with documentation and print standards through precise updating and reporting, safeguarding the integrity of the associated control/communication equipment.
• Execute detailed annual preventative maintenance and reporting across over 640 Water Group sites, employing deep technical knowledge and precision.
• Programming, configuring, and commissioning of intelligent logic controller devices using specialized software and tools such as Remote Connect, SCADAPack Workbench, TelePACE, and Logger Net.
• Program and install smart user interface systems for intuitive and seamless integration with control panels ensuring flawless operation and an enhanced customer experience.
• Configuration of smart instrumentation (level, flow, pressure, etc.) through the use of specialized software.
• Configuration and commissioning of electronic actuators including internal operations such as setting of limits, torque, and other configurable parameters along with troubleshooting wiring issues.
• Installation, maintenance and configuration of control and measurement equipment at reservoir and hydro-generation sites.
• Commissions network and communication equipment, including firewalls, switches, and radios, to ensure robust system support and connectivity. Proficiency in various…