SCADA Specialist - Streetlights Division
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
SCADA Specialist - Streetlights Division
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This is an EXCITING time to join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides toward becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the following employee benefit enhancements:
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities – Electric Utility Streetlights division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the SCADA Specialist position. The selected candidate will plan, design, develop, test, deploy and maintain programs and process control equipment as found within the Electrical Distribution System and the Electrical Distribution Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) System. The candidate will also perform field calibrations, troubleshooting and repair of various support devices within the Electric Sub‑Stations.
Additional duties include maintaining standards and testing gauges, voltage meters and other devices.
The selected candidate must be able to work weekends and holidays as scheduled. Incumbents serve as an Essential employee, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions, or inclement weather.
Duties- Participate in the design, development and implementation of the Electrical Distribution SCADA System, including Bristol Babcock and Emerson Control Wave Process Controllers, Automation ONSPEC Human Machine Interface (HMI) Software, EZTouch Graphic Panel Software; local/remote networking of process controllers and PCs; AC/DC electrical troubleshooting; independent project oversight, and database maintenance.
- Recommend and assist with the implementation of goals, protocols, and standards for the design, security, and reliability of the Electrical Distribution SCADA System.
- Administer various software programs related to the Electrical Distribution SCADA System, including management of all DPCs, RTUs, PACs, PLCs and HMI programs, as well as revisions and backup strategies.
- Serve as technical lead for Electrical Distribution SCADA improvements. Review current and proposed regulations and coordinate network modifications with Capital Improvement Projects.
- Serve as a lead for security, maintenance, repair, and improvement to the controls and communications systems for the Electrical Distribution SCADA System.
- Install, configure, and modify hardware and software to achieve increased efficiency, productivity, gas transport safety and improved work processes.
- Recommend and provide oversight on contracts for hardware/software upgrades and predictive maintenance for the SCADA System.
- Install and routinely calibrate devices within the Electrical Distribution System.
- Offer training to Electrical System Controllers and others as required.
As part of your professional development with Electric Utility Streetlights, the Utility offers an internal training program supplemented by vendor specific training for individuals possessing an AE, AS, AT, AES, AET, AIT, APE or higher degrees. This program will be extended to applicants with a minimum of five years of experience in industrial automation software development/Process Control.
Qualifications- Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or an instrumentation/control related field.
- Three (3) years of process control experience in a Natural Gas Distribution or similar system with an emphasis in SCADA technology.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
- Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
- This position is required to be part of a 24/7 On‑call Rotation to help meet Departmental needs.
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