OTCR Technical Specialist IV (Controls & Automation)
Core
Leads planning, design, programming, and delivery of industrial control systems for water and wastewater processes, integrating Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) principles.
Role type
Senior IC Controls & Automation Technical Specialist
Builds
SCADA and PLC programs, control strategies, HMI applications, and secure OT architectures for plant and process systems.
Domain
Water resources engineering / Industrial Automation / OT Cybersecurity
Required skills
PLC programming, SCADA system design, control strategy development, HMI configuration, industrial cybersecurity, P&ID development, project management, technical leadership, client engagement
Preferred skills
PE license, PMP certification, water/wastewater sector experience, SCADA Master Plan development, ISA/IEC 62443 knowledge
Technologies
Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk, SQL, industrial historians
Responsibilities
Develops, tests, maintains, and updates SCADA and PLC programs; designs advanced control strategies including PID and interlocks; applies CIE principles to evaluate vulnerabilities and enhance resilience; leads technical delivery and mentors staff; interfaces with clients to define requirements and support business development; performs field support during construction and commissioning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities