Project Engineer II - SCADA Program Coordinator

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.  If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate and oversee turn-key delivery of IT deliverables across OT/SCADA projects, ensuring completion within established timelines and budgets.
• Support project teams by facilitating adherence to IT PMO processes, methodologies, and Corporate Engineering standards.
• Drive consistency in the creation and management of design documentation in alignment with IT PMO and Corporate Engineering guidelines.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop and maintain project plans, including system and functional requirements, specifications, and financial constraints.
• Monitor program schedules, ensuring alignment of timelines, milestones, tasks, resources, and dependencies across projects.
• Track and report on program performance, resource allocation, budget adherence, and product quality through regular progress updates and status meetings.
• Identify, communicate, manage, and mitigate key risks and issues across projects, escalating to management as needed to keep initiatives on track.
• Act as a central point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination across OT/SCADA initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including State Engineering teams, Process Engineers, SCADA Integration teams, Operational teams, and Company business leaders to deliver transformative solutions that improve operational efficiency and reliability.

Educational and Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Control Systems, Electrical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering or a related Engineering field from an accredited college or university (required).
• Minimum of 2-5 years designing / installing SCADA and Control system environments. Must have experience with SCADA architecture design and information security concepts.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in program coordination, project management, or a related role (required).
• Proficient with SCADA applications GE iFix, Wonderware System Platform, and/or GeoSCADA Expert. Experience with comparable software packages may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Basic understanding of networking technologies, ethernet-based industrial communication protocols, Microsoft Server, Remote Desktop, Active Directory.
• Demonstrated experience with project or program management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of project teams and stakeholders.
• Utility industry experience (preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 environment, Microsoft Project.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Basic understanding of additional SCADA software – Win-911 or TopView Alarm software, XL Reporter or Dream Reports reporting software.
• Proficient with PLC configuration software Rockwell Studio5000 / RSLogix, Rockwell Connected Components Workbench, Schneider Unity / EcoStruxure Control Expert, and Schneider RemoteConnect. Experience with comparable software packages may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Proficient understanding of instrumentation and electrical PLC-based control systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience with PROCORE construction management software.
• Experience in water and wastewater utility space.
• Familiarity with ISA-101, ISA 18.1, and ISA-62443 / NIST 800.82.

Additional Attractive Elements

• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training, certifications (e.g., PMP), and mentorship opportunities to advance your career in IT and OT program coordination.
• Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in programs that directly impact critical infrastructure, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in utility operations.
• Footprint: Work with geographically/technologically diverse teams around the US.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art OT/SCADA systems and tools, positioning you at the forefront of industry advancements.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
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• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.