SCADA Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Responsible for programming the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platform and communications networks that run our customers. The SCADA team works across a variety of domains including programming within third-party SCADA software platforms, network design and configuration, reporting database implementation, and user interface (UI) design.

Ultimately, this role is responsible for the team that delivers the most visible aspect of our control systems, each plant’s operating screens.

To be successful, candidates should have experience managing engineering personnel, significant experience on controls engineering projects, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

The Engineering Manager handles all personnel management and directs team members’ project work.

The role is responsible for setting and maintaining engineering standards for all SCADA programming and configuration, ensuring efficient, high quality, version-controlled work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ten years’ experience in control system programming and integration across a variety of hardware/software platforms.

Expertise in automation and process controls for water and wastewater utility and other process industries.

Experience mentoring fellow colleagues and team members on project-based work.

Minimum of a four-year degree in relevant technical field and ten years’ experience in control system programming.

Technical Capabilities

HMI and SCADA programming experience with VTScada, FactoryTalk View ME/SE, Aveva InTouch, and/or Ignition.

PLC programming experience with Rockwell Studio5000 (ControlLogix) a benefit.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Full benefits package including health, dental and vision to be offered

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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