SCADA Controls Automation Engineer

Company Overview Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee‑owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. Position Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, client‑focused SCADA Automation & Controls Engineer to join our team, supporting projects across the New England Region, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. In this role, you will collaborate with municipal and some industrial clients to develop, implement and manage a variety of water, wastewater and remediation projects, with a focus on automation and control systems. Responsibilities Participate in site investigations to gather information about the client’s systems, equipment and instruments to develop project plans and cost estimates to proactively maintain and upgrade the system. Develop process logic for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in the monitoring and control of water and wastewater treatment systems. Design graphical screens that represent processes and instrumentation in the Human Machine Interface (HMI) software packages used by our clients. Design graphical screens for the Operator Interface Terminals (OITs) utilized in our SCADA systems. Create automated reports, via specialized reporting software, to collect process information monitored by the SCADA system for use by the client or submission to regulatory agencies. Participate in the installation, oversight of contractors and guidance in wiring terminations, checkout and modification of the field wiring associated with the equipment and instruments connected to the SCADA system. Configure and calibrate instrumentation, including level, pressure, flow, temperature, process analyzers and more, and join it to the SCADA system. Configure and commission industrial networking hardware, including Ethernet switches, wireless access points and licensed frequency radios. Participate in the testing and startup of the process equipment, instruments and SCADA system to ensure the SCADA system monitors and controls the equipment as intended. Train operations personnel on the use, maintenance and troubleshooting of the SCADA system hardware, software and installation. Participate in QA/QC activities for both the design deliverables produced by the design team and the code developed by the controls team. Understand that safety is paramount and adhere to safety protocol. Qualifications BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or an associated field. PE License or CAP (Certified Automation Professional) is a bonus. 2–3 years of experience in control system integration. Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLC hardware and software (other PLC experience is a bonus). Experience with Allen‑Bradley FactoryTalk, Aveva Wonderware, Ignition and GE Proficy iFix HMI software (other HMI package experience is a bonus). Experience configuring and developing graphics for OITs such as Allen‑Bradley PanelView and Automation Direct C‑More. Experience with automated reporting software such as SyTech’s XLReporter and HachWims. Hands‑on experience configuring, interfacing with, and troubleshooting instrumentation found in the water and wastewater industry. Experience with using electrical schematics to commission or troubleshoot a control panel. Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude. Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Computer networking experience (hardware and configuration) is a bonus. Experience in higher programming languages (VB, C++, Java, Python) is a bonus. Water/wastewater industry experience is a bonus. Job Features Offering flexible remote/hybrid/onsite schedule. Hybrid work schedule consists of office, remote and onsite pending project needs. Regional travel up to 80%. Occasional overnight travel. Compensation $75,000 – $100,000 a year. Group B (Providence, RI, Northampton, MA): $75,000 – $90,000. Group C (Andover, MA & Canton, MA): $85,000 – $100,000. Pay is flexible and depends on primary work location, skills, experience and education. Final salary will reflect a geographic differential based on location. Benefits Retirement Savings: 401(k) pre‑tax or Roth contributions. The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed. Time away from work: Observed holidays: choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually. Vacation: accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked. Paid sick time for non‑work‑related illness or injury. Parental leave: up to 80 hours of paid parental leave for child bonding. Disability: paid short‑ and long‑term disability. Health: medical plan options; dental and vision plans. Life: basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance available. Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources. Workplace Information Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non‑discrimination and base employment decisions on job‑related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer. Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) Woodard & Curran uses Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment‑related concerns efficiently and consistently. MDR applies to both you and the company. Most workplace‑related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings. Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement. If you are offered a position, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet. Additional Information on Hiring Process We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process, such as application review or resume screening. These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision‑making. All final hiring decisions are made by people. #J-18808-Ljbffr Woodard & Curran