Senior Electrical Engineer – Utilities

City of Charlotte

. Design, program, and commission SCADA-based automated control systems .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $105,783 - $117,537 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, programming, and commissioning SCADA-based automated control systems, with a strong focus on electrical and instrumentation systems for water and wastewater utilities. Proficient in troubleshooting, technical support, and project management within capital infrastructure projects.

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SCADA System DesignPLC ProgrammingElectrical EngineeringProcess Control ImprovementHMI Development

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Hard Skills

SCADA ProgrammingPLC ProgrammingElectrical System DesignInstrumentation ExpertiseControl System TroubleshootingCAD Electrical DrawingsHMI/SCADA DevelopmentData Storage ManagementNetwork Equipment ConfigurationProcess Control Engineering

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationProject ManagementTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Modicon PLCsAutomationDirect PLCsIgnition SoftwareSCADA SoftwareNetwork FirewallsOperating SystemsData Storage SolutionsMotor Control EquipmentPower Distribution EquipmentUV Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree (Preferred)Professional Engineer in NCValid Driver’s LicenseCity Driver’s Permit

Industry Keywords

Industrial Control SystemsWater UtilitiesWastewater UtilitiesCapital Improvement ProjectsElectrical StandardsChemical SafetyIndustrial EnvironmentTechnical DocumentationProject Design ReviewField Checkout

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, program, and commission SCADA-based automated control systems
Perform design, installation, integration, configuration, diagnosis, security, and commissioning of Industrial Control Systems for water and wastewater utilities
Provide electrical, instrumentation, and control system expertise
Support process control improvements by identifying, testing, and implementing improvements with stakeholders
Provide technical support during design, construction, and startup of capital infrastructure projects
Participate in capital improvement project meetings and review project design documentation
Coordinate internal and/or contract electrical and instrumentation staff
Troubleshoot and support plant control systems, instrumentation, motor control equipment, power distribution equipment, UV systems, and SCADA
Commission new equipment and train plant operations and maintenance staff
Develop electrical and control system standards
Participate in procurement of goods and services and perform purchasing-related administrative duties
Prepare CAD electrical drawings and technical documentation
Develop and modify HMI/SCADA systems, including graphics, tag databases, reports, computer setup, field checkout, troubleshooting, and operator training
Create and maintain servers, data storage, network equipment, firewalls, operating systems, and utility programs
Plan, organize, administer, and maintain SCADA software and associated hardware
Review and write code for PLC, SCADA, and HMI applications
Generate reports and assist operations staff with software and hardware issues
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited school
Master’s degree with three (3) years of related work experience, preferably with experience in position-related software
Five (5) years of related work experience, preferably with experience in position-related software
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Must obtain and maintain a City Driver’s Permit
Professional Engineer in NC
Three years of experience as a SCADA/ICS Engineer, Process Control Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Systems Technician, or similarly related duties
Extensive PC hardware knowledge and general computer maintenance capabilities
Knowledge of Modicon PLCs, AutomationDirect PLCs, and Ignition software
Ability to work around chemicals, solvents, and dust in an industrial environment
Ability to obtain a City driving permit
Ability to perform required physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally
Must pass background checks, pre-employment drug screening, and physical examination

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications upon request
Drug and alcohol-free workplace