SCADA Project Engineering - Staff

Company: South Florida Water Management District
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

SCADA Project Engineering - Staff

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Field Operations Center
4304BR

Job Description

The typical field day is spent in the great outdoors from the Upper Kissimmee Chain of Lakes to the Everglades. This position is part of the SCADA field support team which is responsible for delivering and administering state-of-the-art telemetric systems across all or part of 16 counties in Florida. The team designs and builds installs, delivers and supports installations, in addition to, overseeing and maintaining the District's telemetry systems and technologies, which directly supports the success of the District's strategic programs.

The selected candidate will need a solid working knowledge of technologies and practices for multi-million-dollar SCADA telemetry projects and contracts ranging from water control systems to hydrologic and meteorological monitoring installations that require equipment for data measurement, testing and transmission. The ability to transfer skills and knowledge to new products and technologies is a characteristic of this position; therefore, an in-depth background in electronic theory and field applications is expected.

This position works independently and/or within a team under moderate supervision that includes instructions on specific assignments, objective and complex features. The SCADA Project Engineering - Staff will perform Project Management from start to finish including recons, assessments, define scope, write Statement of Work, interact with district vendors and procurement, evaluate quotes, create schedules, perform inspections, provide inspection reports, oversee field personnel and operations, and test the functionality of systems and instruments. This includes the ability to apply standards and plans; resolve and trouble-shoot issues and prepare technical documentation. Work includes identification and resolution of issues, in addition to using discipline knowledge base for recommending adaptations and modifications.

Work will be reviewed for technical competence, accuracy and adherence to instructions provided in standard operating procedures.

Work hours are Monday - Thursday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, off on Friday. and reports to the Field Operations Center.

This position may be filled at a lower level referenced below.

SCADA Project Engineering: This position works independently and/or within a team under direct supervision that includes instructions on specific assignments, objectives and simple features. The SCADA Project Engineering position assists with assessments of functionality, integration, and reporting capability of current technologies, identification of instruments, and project management. This includes the ability to apply standard and conventional evaluation plans. Work includes identification and resolution of issues and preparing technical documentation.

Employment Guidelines:
SCADA Project Engineering-Staff: Bachelor's Degree in related field and 2+ years' experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Disciplines for related education and experience requirements include but are not limited to: Electronics, Electronic Technology and Electrical Engineering.

SCADA Project Engineering: Bachelor's Degree in related field and less than 2 years' experience. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Disciplines for related education and experience requirements include but are not limited to: Electronics, Electronic Technology and Electrical Engineering.

Licenses:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License (Class E) required. Based on business needs, a Florida Class A Commercial Driver's license may be required. Ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies.

This position will, at times, be required to be On-Call after regular work hours, weekends, and holidays.

Some of the work is field related in remote areas with heavy vegetation, under hot or cold, humid, wet conditions. Additional physical requirements/working conditions include:

Agility
Balancing
Basic water skills, ability to swim
Drive/Operate equipment
Exposure to stinging/biting insects, snakes, alligators
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Manual Dexterity
Use of hand/power tools
Vision (near vision-computer screen; far vision-driving/operating equipment)
Visual Color Identification (to identify color-coded electric wires for technical components and circuits)
Walking, rough terrain
Work in, on, or near water
Work from boats, airboats, helicopters and ATV's
Work from heights

Veterans' Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans with Disabilities Act:
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov

Salary Minimum

$51,792.00

Salary Midpoint:

$61,547.20

Salary Maximum

$88,753.60x

Organization

IT7307328 SCADA IMPLEMENTATION UNIT

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