Manager, Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Highlights of the job

This leadership role oversees a talented engineering team responsible for maintaining and optimizing SCADA systems and data communication networks that support reliable water and wastewater operations across multiple districts. You’ll guide Instrumentation & Controls Engineers, lead high‑level technical projects, and champion best practices in process control while coaching and developing your team. The position also manages contractor work, supports automation standards, and builds strong partnerships with Operations and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. We’re looking for an experienced engineering professional with a background in SCADA or OT cybersecurity systems, strong technical skills in PLCs and automation platforms, and proven success leading teams in complex environments. If you’re excited to make a meaningful impact and grow your leadership career, we’d love to see your application.

What you’d be responsible for

Provide leadership to engineering team responsible for maintaining and optimizing SCADA systems and data communication networks and ensure secure and reliable operations across water and wastewater facilities in the CentralOperations District.

• Lead and supervise the work of Instrumentation & Controls Engineers, including monitoring the progress of project status, software development and system troubleshooting. Champion team standards and industry best practices in process control systems (such as ISA-101) and serve as a resource for their implementation. Coach team members with appropriate feedback on projects and workstyles.
• Act as a technical expert. This role may be responsible for and/or assigned specific higher-level projects. Lead and train new and existing employees on EPCOR automation standards for Water and Waste Water control systems.
• Manage contractor projects for installation of process control equipment including scoping and bidding of work. Balance simultaneous contractor projects at multiple sites and across water systems.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with Operations, contractors, and stakeholders to facilitate successful delivery of varied initiatives.
• Effectively lead the team by holding routine one-on-one meetings, approving timecards, expense reports and coaching them through the annual performance review process.
• Work with controls staff & production personnel implementing appropriate policies, standards, practices, and guidelines for all phases of process control system implementation and maintenance in alignment with program strategic direction.

What’s required to be successful

• Requires a 4-year degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. An equivalent combination of Education and Experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of Progressively responsible experience in SCADA systems or OT Cyber Security Systems focused on design, programming and implementation that includes 1 year of experience.
• Managing teams working on complex technical applications (regulated-industry experience is preferred).
• Requires proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC’s.
• Able to program AOI’s and UDT’s from scratch.
• Skilled in Aveva System Platform and OMI.
• Hands-on experience with communication networks, telemetry integration, and VLAN technologies.
• Requires knowledge of business applications,
• Microsoft Office products and productivity tools (e.g. MS Word, Excel, OneNote).
• Requires strong management skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional standing and walking/getting up and down throughout shift during breaks
• Ability to sit for long periods of time; up to 8 hours each day
• Ability to view/work at a computer for long periods of time; up to 8 hours each day
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
• Using both hands for simple and firm grasping
• Fine finger manipulation; keyboard and mobile phone skills
• Clarity of hearing
• Vision abilities: close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Other important facts about this job

Travel Requirement: Occasional travel is required to facilities outside the Phoenix-metro area.

Work Environment: Office environment with frequent field exposure

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, a remote work program, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Glendale, AZ, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

EPCOR USA INC is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to fostering a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace that recognizes and values the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, driving, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required.