Posting expires: February 4, 2026

Salary range: $88,645 - $120,000

General Description and Classification Standards:

Network Engineer performs electronic and related technical, and computer work in the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system located at the Water Treatment and Reclamation Facilities, as well as remote stations located throughout the water and wastewater systems. Repairs, calibrates, and maintains a variety of operational technology components and automated process control data systems for water and wastewater facilities. Troubleshoot configurations and makes repairs and adjustments to the SCADA system. Reports to the Water Plant Superintendent or designee.

Supervision Received:

Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from manager or a senior-level professional.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, repairs and programs data acquisition, telemetry, automation, computer, and programmable logic-process control equipment.
• Provides technical and networking support for all water and wastewater automation control system implementations, which operate or interface with a DCS or PLC/HMI computer controlled networked environment.
• Identifies for management equipment required for the proper functioning of the SCADA network at the facility level.
• Performs telemetry programming and modifications as required for the proper functioning of SCADA equipment and networks.
• Responds to systems emergencies.
• Troubleshoots network communication faults.
• In conjunction with the SCADA Systems Analyst\Engineer, sets up switches, routers and modems and ensures the security of the SCADA systems and components.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls and emergency conditions.
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as telemetry equipment, computers, diagnostic equipment, meters, UPS, calibration equipment, hand tools, telephone, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as other City employees, sales representatives, engineers, contractors, and other utility companies.
• Provide full-time onsite technical support for DCS and SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and security devices within City facilities as defined by the Automation Team. These tasks shall be, but not limited to:
  • Installation, decommissioning, repair, replacement and maintenance of various devices, instruments, and equipment.
  • Climbing ladders, utilizing lift apparatus, working in confined spaces
  • Uploading and downloading of Networking configuration files
  • Track and document the progression of the work
  • Perform Troubleshooting
  • Identify all issues
  • Suggest and implement solutions
  • Operate vehicle in a safe manner
  • Check and update field automation systems and databases
  • Adhere to City’s rules and regulations
  • Team up with colleagues and other team members, City staff and vendors
  • Build relationships and trust with City staff and vendors.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Ability to read, markup, modify drawings electronic and/or written
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• General understanding of industrial maintenance, electronics, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Understanding of industrial networking, PLCs, and/or DCS systems.
• Team player
• Displays good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Displays the ability to articulate problems in solutions in verbal and written formats.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and occasional overtime and weekends

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience - Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). Two (2) years of specific professional work experience.

Licensures and Certifications - CCNA, Firewall Certification, Cisco CCNP, CCIE, PCNSA, PNCSE, Cisco Certifications, Network Training, ECSE (Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer), CWNA (Certified Wireless Network Administrator), ITIL certification, CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professional), FCC Licensing..

Preferred Requirements - Master’s degree in information systems or network security (optional but advantageous)

Work Environment:

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Incumbent may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions (i.e., domestic, and wild animals, confined spaces, heights, mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.), poor atmospheric conditions (i.e., fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation), extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noise. The work often involves the ability to perform routine moderate lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs and occasional heavy lifting up to 100 lbs.

Lifting Requirements: 

Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.  We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.