Job Description

Job Description

One of Insight Global's water & wastewater utility clients is hiring for a Corporate Automation (SCADA) Engineer. This role is based in Bryn Mawr, PA with 25% travel requirements.

The Corporate Automation (SCADA) Engineer leads the development, management, and execution of standardized SCADA solutions across multiple state operating units, ensuring operational, secure, and data-centric environments. This role is responsible for capital planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA systems for water and wastewater operations, as well as developing corporate standards and compliance processes. The engineer partners closely with Information Technology and Information Security teams to enforce SCADA guidelines, conduct OT cybersecurity assessments, and implement remediation plans. Managing stakeholder and executive expectations, the role also ensures alignment with internal governance and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the engineer facilitates data extraction and analytics from SCADA systems, supporting business intelligence and continuous improvement across the organization.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain industrial control (SCADA) systems for water and wastewater operations, collaborating with corporate, state, and external partners on projects of varying scale.

• Provide technical leadership in SCADA architecture, control system design, cybersecurity, and operational reliability, while facilitating compliance with engineering, IT, and OT standards and guidelines.

• Lead and participate in all phases of IT/OT project lifecycles, including capital planning, system architecture, and process control initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate and support IT/OT program governance, working with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and advisory groups to drive automation strategy and project execution.

• Oversee and support cybersecurity efforts, including network access control, vulnerability assessments, remediation planning, and day-to-day IT/OT security operations.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational needs, stakeholder engagement, and technical support across all states, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and continuous improvement of SCADA systems.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent field

• 5+ years' experience leading SCADA control system environments preferably in water/wastewater

• Extensive hands-on experience in SCADA architecture design and information security, including DMZ design, perimeter defense, encryption management, and network security prevention and detection

• Demonstrated expertise in architecting and implementing industrial control systems (SCADA) within large, complex, and geographically distributed environments, integrating both IT and OT

• Solid knowledge of encryption (in transit and at rest), SCADA and industrial control network best practices, security protocols, and operational HMI standards

• Working knowledge of GE Proficy iFix (v. 5.0 or later), GeoSCADA Expert, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Schneider Electric Unity Pro, and proficiency with SCADA protocols such as Modbus and DNP3

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments across diverse operational teams; excellent written and verbal communication required Certifications & licenses:

• Wonderware System Platform Certification (v. 2012 or later)

• GICSP Industrial Controls Certification

• Pennsylvania DEP Class A Water License (or other operational states)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

• ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

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