Stoughton Utilities, a department of the City of Stoughton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Systems Automation Coordinator.

The purpose of this position is to coordinate systems automation technologies for the electric distribution system, water distribution system, wastewater collection system, wastewater treatment facility, and administrative technical systems under the management of Stoughton Utilities. Current automation technologies include Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for electric, water, and wastewater; an Outage Management Systems (OMS); and various other technologies, scripts, and programming.

This position will configure, maintain, and support current automation systems, including applications and hardware, and participate in the strategic planning and design of new automation platforms and technologies, with a focus on cybersecurity. This position is also responsible for the coordination of a variety of technical planning tasks from project preparation through completion, including software platform upgrades, security upgrades, control upgrades at existing electric, water, and wastewater facilities, and more.
This position will begin after 1/1/2026.

Candidates must possess:
-Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science, or vocational/technical training in electrical distribution and system automation that provides equivalent knowledge and experience, three to five years electric, water, or wastewater utility experience as a SCADA technician, utility system operator, industrial automation technician, or equivalent role, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

-Vocational or utility industry training in one or more of the following is preferred: electric distribution system design, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), advanced networking and information technology, or industrial automation.

-Demonstrated proficiency in SCADA software platforms; experience with AVEVA InTouch (formerly Wonderware), and/or AspenTech OSI monarch preferred.

-Strong knowledge of industrial automation protocols, including Modbus, OPC, DNP3, and MultiSpeak. Familiarity with PLC and RTU programming and configuration. Knowledge of scripting and programming languages, API programming, databases, and network communication protocols.

-Experience working with Rockwell Automation PLCs and RTUs, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) RTUs and RTACs, and SEL and Eaton substation control panels preferred. Experience with Eaton ProView and SEL acSELerator software is a plus.

This is a full-time, non-represented, non-exempt position, reporting to the Utilities Assistant Director. A competitive wage and benefits package is offered. The pay is $50.00 per hour.

You can apply for this position using the link below.

As a locally-owned and operated, not-for-profit, public power utility, Stoughton Utilities is accountable to the people we serve. Community citizens have a direct and powerful voice in utility decisions and policies. Public power utilities are supported by customer revenues, not taxes, and Stoughton Utilities provides substantial payments in lieu of taxes to the city to help keep our local economy strong.

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