Water Control Systems Engineer

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 10-22-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

Cover letter and resume required.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Description

The Water Control Systems Engineer position at the City of Tucson’s Water Department designs and helps manage the City's water process control systems and ensures uninterrupted system delivery of potable and reclaimed water to customers throughout the City of Tucson water service areas. 
 
Work is performed under the supervision of the Water Control Systems Manager. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of Water Quality Management Administrative Support personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, radios, security appliances and network monitoring applications. Designs and implements SCADA network and cyber-security infrastructure. Gathers network metrics, analyzes network statistics and reports. Ensures network hardware and software is configured to comply with the latest cyber-security requirements. Assists with network capacity planning to meet SCADA network requirements and growth. Maintains SCADA network equipment with the latest software patches and best practice configuration. Develops and maintains network documentation as it relates to network configuration, network diagrams and process.

• Implements and manages SCADA servers, workstations, and technology tools. Monitors performance and maintain systems according to SCADA requirements. Troubleshoots SCADA server and workstation issues. Ensures SCADA hardware security through access controls. Upgrades systems with approved releases and patching. Develops expertise to train staff in new technologies. Provides technical support for staff and back-end system users. Reviews system error logs and user-reported errors. Manages user access. Maintains server architecture security and creating system backups.

• Implements, maintains, and supports current Tucson Water Control System application (OASyS 2018). Coordinate with consultants and Tucson Water Operations staff to properly identify monitoring, control, and data collection points for Tucson Water infrastructure. Configures and adjust HMI displays Ensures SCADA data is accurate, easily accessed and interpreted for Tucson Water Control System Operators. Troubleshoots and resolves Tucson Water Control System application issues.

• Monitors database performance, conducts regular performance tuning, and optimizes queries for maximum efficiency. Installs, configures, and upgrades database software and related tools. Develops and implements database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data reliability and minimize downtime. Performs routine maintenance tasks, such as database backups, index rebuilding, and statistics gathering. Generates reports on database performance, usage, and security compliance for management and stakeholders. Identifies and resolve database performance issues, such as slow queries, inefficient indexing, or resource contention.

• Perform all other duties and tasks assigned.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree

Experience
Five (5) years of directly related experience.

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Any certifications in related Utility Control Systems and/or related IT fields.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J2022 - Water Control Systems Engineer

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent.

Compensation Grade

G109

Hourly Range

$32.15 - 48.23 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Department

Water Utility

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Water

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.  The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorshp.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).  Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 520-791-2619.  

Recruiter Name

Roxie Escarcega (49375)

Recruiter Email

[email protected]

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.