SCADA Technician Jobs
SCADA Technician jobs are open across utilities, oil and gas, water treatment, and manufacturing, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial network configuration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
The City of Round Rock is looking for a technically skilled, curious, and dependable SCADA Technician to support the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems at our Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that our treatment processes operate safely, efficiently, and continuously, directly supporting public health and essential city operations.
Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.
Examples of Duties
As a SCADA Technician, you will be hands-on with the equipment and software that keep our wastewater systems operating. You'll:
- Program and update SCADA systems by developing new code, editing existing programs, archiving files, and querying historian databases
- Work with platforms such as WonderWare InTouch, INSQL, and Modicon Concept
- Diagnose and repair issues using schematic drawings, monitoring tools, and digital test equipment
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on SCADA components across the plant
- Assemble, test, deploy, and integrate field and HMI components
- Maintain and troubleshoot uninterruptible power supply (UPS) equipment, including capacity testing and battery replacement
- Calibrate monitoring instruments using specialized test equipment and direct others in calibration activities
- Respond as the first line of support during outages, alarms, or equipment failures
- Coordinate work activities with operators, plant staff, vendors, and contractors
- Document all maintenance, testing, repairs, and system changes accurately
Experience and Training
You’re someone who enjoys technical work, problem-solving, and working with sophisticated equipment. You stay calm during urgent issues, communicate well with plant staff, and take pride in keeping critical systems reliable and up to date.
You’re a strong candidate if you:
- Have a knack for diagnostics and enjoy understanding how systems connect
- Are comfortable learning software, instrumentation, and automation tools
- Enjoy a mix of office, field, and hands-on mechanical/electrical work
- Want a stable career path in water/wastewater operations, automation, or industrial controls
Municipal utility experience is helpful—but not required. We’re ready to train motivated candidates with a technical foundation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree, diploma, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Additional work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
- At least one (1) year of SCADA technician experience or similar technical role
Certificates and Licenses Required
Valid Class C driver's license.
Wastewater Operator D License within 6 months of hire.
- Surface Water C or Water Distribution Operator C (TCEQ) within 2 years of hire.
Why Work for Round Rock?
- Direct impact: Your work influences safety, reliability, and essential city services.
- Growth opportunities: SCADA, automation, and water/wastewater operations offer stable, long-term career paths.
- Diverse work: No two days look the same—you’ll troubleshoot, program, repair, calibrate, and innovate.
- A team that values you: Work alongside a supportive group of operators, technicians, and engineers.
Description
The City of Round Rock is looking for a technically skilled, curious, and dependable SCADA Technician to support the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems at our Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that our treatment processes operate safely, efficiently, and continuously, directly supporting public health and essential city operations.
Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.
Examples of Duties
As a SCADA Technician, you will be hands-on with the equipment and software that keep our wastewater systems operating. You'll:
- Program and update SCADA systems by developing new code, editing existing programs, archiving files, and querying historian databases
- Work with platforms such as WonderWare InTouch, INSQL, and Modicon Concept
- Diagnose and repair issues using schematic drawings, monitoring tools, and digital test equipment
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on SCADA components across the plant
- Assemble, test, deploy, and integrate field and HMI components
- Maintain and troubleshoot uninterruptible power supply (UPS) equipment, including capacity testing and battery replacement
- Calibrate monitoring instruments using specialized test equipment and direct others in calibration activities
- Respond as the first line of support during outages, alarms, or equipment failures
- Coordinate work activities with operators, plant staff, vendors, and contractors
- Document all maintenance, testing, repairs, and system changes accurately
Experience and Training
You’re someone who enjoys technical work, problem-solving, and working with sophisticated equipment. You stay calm during urgent issues, communicate well with plant staff, and take pride in keeping critical systems reliable and up to date.
You’re a strong candidate if you:
- Have a knack for diagnostics and enjoy understanding how systems connect
- Are comfortable learning software, instrumentation, and automation tools
- Enjoy a mix of office, field, and hands-on mechanical/electrical work
- Want a stable career path in water/wastewater operations, automation, or industrial controls
Municipal utility experience is helpful—but not required. We’re ready to train motivated candidates with a technical foundation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree, diploma, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Additional work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
- At least one (1) year of SCADA technician experience or similar technical role
Certificates and Licenses Required
Valid Class C driver's license.
Wastewater Operator D License within 6 months of hire.
- Surface Water C or Water Distribution Operator C (TCEQ) within 2 years of hire.
Why Work for Round Rock?
- Direct impact: Your work influences safety, reliability, and essential city services.
- Growth opportunities: SCADA, automation, and water/wastewater operations offer stable, long-term career paths.
- Diverse work: No two days look the same—you’ll troubleshoot, program, repair, calibrate, and innovate.
- A team that values you: Work alongside a supportive group of operators, technicians, and engineers.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in SCADA technician jobs.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Proficiency with SCADA software platforms including Ignition, iFIX, or Wonderware
- Associate or bachelor degree in electrical, instrumentation, or control systems technology
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, and EtherNet/IP
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control loop diagrams
- CompTIA, ISA, or NICET certification relevant to instrumentation or control systems
Tips for Your SCADA Technician Job Search
List your PLC and HMI platforms by name
Hiring managers scan for specific platform experience, so name every system you've worked with, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, and iFIX. Grouping them under a 'Control Systems' header makes your resume easy to parse quickly.
Highlight your network and cybersecurity exposure
Many scada technician postings now require familiarity with industrial network protocols like Modbus, DNP3, or EtherNet/IP, plus awareness of OT cybersecurity practices. Calling these out in a dedicated skills section separates you from candidates who only list hardware experience.
Target postings by industry to match your tag experience
Scada systems in water treatment differ significantly from those in oil and gas pipeline control. Filter openings by industry so your application emphasizes the specific regulatory environment, tagging conventions, and alarm philosophy you already know.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists scada technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a system integration story for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a past integration or commissioning project end to end. Prepare a concise two-minute account that covers the control hardware, communication architecture, any troubleshooting you led, and the outcome, using real system names.
Negotiate shift differential before accepting field roles
Many scada technician positions involve on-call rotations or rotating shifts, and shift differential pay varies widely. Confirm the on-call structure, rotation frequency, and any after-hours compensation before accepting an offer so there are no surprises on your first schedule.
SCADA Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most scada technicians?
The most active employers for scada technicians right now are Blattner Company, VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, and Peerless-Midwest, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utilities, pipeline operators, and large water authorities tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many scada technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of scada technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most control system work. Remote opportunities tend to cluster around software-focused sub-roles such as SCADA application development, historian administration, and remote systems monitoring rather than field instrumentation or site commissioning positions.
How do you become a scada technician?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor degree in electrical technology, instrumentation, or a related control systems field. Build hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI configuration through lab work, an apprenticeship, or an entry-level technician role. Add an industry certification such as an ISA Certified Control Systems Technician credential and develop familiarity with at least one major SCADA software platform used in your target industry, whether utilities, oil and gas, or manufacturing.
Can you get hired as a scada technician with little experience?
Yes, entry-level scada technician roles exist, particularly at utilities and system integrators willing to train candidates who have strong fundamentals. Focus on demonstrating PLC ladder logic knowledge, even from coursework or personal lab projects, and get comfortable reading electrical schematics and P&IDs. Applying to field service technician or instrumentation apprentice postings is a practical way in, since those roles build the hands-on exposure employers expect before promoting into dedicated SCADA responsibilities.
What does the scada technician interview process look like?
Most scada technician interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your background with specific control platforms and industries. A technical interview follows, where you may be asked to walk through a past project, interpret a simple ladder logic rung, or explain a communication protocol. Some employers add a practical assessment or site visit where you demonstrate familiarity with live equipment, panel wiring, or HMI navigation before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to scada technician jobs?
You can find and apply to scada technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your platform experience, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your profile.
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