DWM Network Engineer (SCADA)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Network Engineer performs electronic and related technical, and computer work in the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system located at the Water Treatment and Reclamation Facilities, as well as remote stations located throughout the water and wastewater systems. Repairs, calibrates, and maintains a variety of operational technology components and automated process control data systems for water and wastewater facilities. Troubleshoot configurations and makes repairs and adjustments to the SCADA system. Reports to the Water Plant Superintendent or designee. Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior-level professional. These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs and programs data acquisition, telemetry, automation, computer, and programmable logic-process control equipment. Provides technical and networking support for all water and wastewater automation control system implementations, which operate or interface with a DCS or PLC/HMI computer controlled networked environment. Identifies for management equipment required for the proper functioning of the SCADA network at the facility level. Performs telemetry programming and modifications as required for the proper functioning of SCADA equipment and networks. Responds to systems emergencies. Troubleshoots network communication faults. In conjunction with the SCADA Systems Analyst\Engineer, sets up switches, routers and modems and ensures the security of the SCADA systems and components. Responds to after-hours emergency calls and emergency conditions. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as telemetry equipment, computers, diagnostic equipment, meters, UPS, calibration equipment, hand tools, telephone, etc. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as other City employees, sales representatives, engineers, contractors, and other utility companies. Provide full-time onsite technical support for DCS and SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and security devices within City facilities as defined by the Automation Team. These tasks shall be, but not limited to: Installation, decommissioning, repair, replacement and maintenance of various devices, instruments, and equipment. Climbing ladders, utilizing lift apparatus, working in confined spaces Uploading and downloading of Networking configuration files Track and document the progression of the work Perform Troubleshooting Identify all issues Suggest and implement solutions Operate vehicle in a safe manner Check and update field automation systems and databases Adhere to City’s rules and regulations Team up with colleagues and other team members, City staff and vendors Build relationships and trust with City staff and vendors. May perform other duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Requirements

Ability to read, markup, modify drawings electronic and/or written
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
General understanding of industrial maintenance, electronics, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Understanding of industrial networking, PLCs, and/or DCS systems.
Team player
Displays good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Displays the ability to articulate problems in solutions in verbal and written formats.
Ability to work in adverse weather and occasional overtime and weekends
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).
Two (2) years of specific professional work experience.
CCNA, Firewall Certification, Cisco CCNP, CCIE, PCNSA, PNCSE, Cisco Certifications, Network Training, ECSE (Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer), CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator), ITIL certification, CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professional), FCC Licensing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in information systems or network security (optional but advantageous)

Responsibilities

Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs and programs data acquisition, telemetry, automation, computer, and programmable logic-process control equipment.
Provides technical and networking support for all water and wastewater automation control system implementations, which operate or interface with a DCS or PLC/HMI computer controlled networked environment.
Identifies for management equipment required for the proper functioning of the SCADA network at the facility level.
Performs telemetry programming and modifications as required for the proper functioning of SCADA equipment and networks.
Responds to systems emergencies.
Troubleshoots network communication faults.
In conjunction with the SCADA Systems Analyst\Engineer, sets up switches, routers and modems and ensures the security of the SCADA systems and components.
Responds to after-hours emergency calls and emergency conditions.
Operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as telemetry equipment, computers, diagnostic equipment, meters, UPS, calibration equipment, hand tools, telephone, etc.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as other City employees, sales representatives, engineers, contractors, and other utility companies.
Provide full-time onsite technical support for DCS and SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and security devices within City facilities as defined by the Automation Team.
Installation, decommissioning, repair, replacement and maintenance of various devices, instruments, and equipment.
Climbing ladders, utilizing lift apparatus, working in confined spaces
Uploading and downloading of Networking configuration files
Track and document the progression of the work
Perform Troubleshooting
Identify all issues
Suggest and implement solutions
Operate vehicle in a safe manner
Check and update field automation systems and databases
Adhere to City’s rules and regulations
Team up with colleagues and other team members, City staff and vendors
Build relationships and trust with City staff and vendors.
May perform other duties as assigned.