SCADA Project Planner

City of New YorkQueens, NY

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a SCADA Planning and Development Specialist for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). BWT is undergoing a digital transformation to modernize its operations, focusing on SCADA Support and Development, IT Support and Cybersecurity, Asset Management, and Application Development. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Section Chief of SCADA Planning and Development, focusing on designing, optimizing, and documenting SCADA systems and associated infrastructure. This role supports strategic projects, standardization efforts, and system enhancements across BWT facilities.

Requirements

  • A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering or a related field from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure.
  • Eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure.
  • Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and maintaining BWT's SCADA Master Plan and project roadmap.
  • Support the planning, documentation, and implementation of SCADA system designs and architecture.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to scope and develop SCADA/I&C/Automation initiatives.
  • Help standardize naming conventions, design templates, and configuration protocols.
  • Participate in technical review sessions for upcoming SCADA installations and upgrades.
  • Support version control, documentation, and configuration management.
  • Contribute to SCADA development lifecycle including QA, testing, and validation of system updates.
  • Coordinate with BIT to ensure cybersecurity policies are integrated into SCADA designs.
  • Work with plant operations and support teams to ensure systems are scalable and sustainable.
  • Maintain project documentation and track progress against design and implementation benchmarks.
  • Assist in compiling project justifications, business cases, and budget planning materials.
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