SCADA Systems Engineer

SCADA SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Join the Division of Water and Sewer Utilities as our SCADA Systems Engineer, a professional role dedicated to supporting the system administration needs of the Division's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. This position plays a key part in ensuring reliable operations at the County's water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as throughout the collection and distribution systems. The SCADA Systems Engineer manages and coordinates system updates, network communications, and data across the utility network, helping maintain the technology that keeps critical infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.

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Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment

15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover

11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays

Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending

Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care

100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit

County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Vesting after 5 years of service

Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program

Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

Process automation control applications used in the production, treatment, storage and transmission of sewage, raw water, treated water, and reclaimed water ensuring the reliability and availability of the control and process control applications used by state of the art water and wastewater systems

Maintains, inspects, troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and installs the automated control systems, SCADA, and process automation

Monitors functionality and performance of the SCADA system and its services

Maintains integrity of the SCADA system, coordinating with DWSU Instrumentation Technicians and third party consultants and contractors

Programming and design of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and SCADA screens

Prepares routine and ad-hoc reports from SCADA databases. Supports other DWSU departments with SCADA reports and as SCADA expert

Maintain up to date documentation for technical processes, procedures and training materials for applications, databases and systems for use by DWSU staff and SCADA Operators. Documents software revisions, versions, and required licensing

Work with County IIT Department and Governance Team on network and cybersecurity assessments and policies

Manage SCADA system updates, expansions, and upgrades and coordinate SCADA network communications via cellular, fiber, or 800 MHz radio system

Collaborate with design engineers and system integrators on existing SCADA system needs and new design requirements

Ensures a complete and accurate inventory of physical system devices, software and licensing

Executes daily, scheduled corrective/preventative maintenance and repair tasks

Uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to document work activity

Perform other related duties as required

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Minimum of 7 years' work experience in SCADA administration, management, or maintenance

Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are a Master's Degree with 5 years experience as described above. Additional required or preferred qualifications may apply based on operational needs, as approved by Human Resources.

Advanced knowledge of SCADA infrastructure

Advanced knowledge of reading, analyzing, implementing, and maintaining SCADA data

Knowledge of wastewater and water treatment processes

Knowledge of industrial control system networking

Knowledge of SCADA instrumentation and control equipment

Skilled in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing SCADA systems

Skilled in collaborating with instrumentation technicians, engineers, integrators, and consultants

Skilled in managing SCADA network communications

Skilled in monitoring and programming SCADA systems

Ability to collaborate with engineers, technicians, IT staff, contractors, and regulatory partners

Ability to interpret engineering designs, control schematics, network diagrams, and technical specifications

Ability to communicate technical information

Ability to diagnose complex control-system issues, including electrical, mechanical, network, and software-related faults

Preference may be given for:

SCADA experience in the water or wastewater utilities industry

Physical requirements and working conditions:

While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently sit and occasionally walk

While working in this position, the employee is required to frequently work indoors and rarely wear protective equipment

Employees in this classification are designated as Essential. An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours.

Ability to provide own transportation to off-site meeting locations, as needed

Available for varied working hours (which may include evening hours) for scheduled meetings, workshops and other departmental priorities

Examination process (may include):

An evaluation of training and qualifications

One or more interviews

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to

Retirement Plan: A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability. Health Insurance: County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment. Dental Insurance: Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the