--- title: Scada Controls Automation Engineer at Woodard & Curran description: Woodard & Curran is hiring for the Scada Controls Automation Engineer role in Rye Brook, NY. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/scada-controls-automation-engineer-at-woodard-and-curran-01a1e010-40a1-78f1-b368-c427c13eb447 date: 2026-11-15T17:16:26Z og_description: Join Woodard & Curran as Scada Controls Automation Engineer in Rye Brook, NY. Pays $90K–$105K per year. Full-time, hybrid role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/of3hxj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Woodard & Curran](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/woodard-and-curran?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Rye Brook, NY (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $90K/yr - $105K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 15, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Woodard & Curran sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 3 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Woodard & Curran. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $88,000 – $115,000 a year (median $101,000). ## Description Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet. Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, client-focused SCADA Automation & Controls Engineer to join our team, supporting projects in the Rye Brook, NY area. In this role, you’ll work with municipal and industrial clients on water, wastewater, and remediation projects focused on automation and control systems. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex, integrated SCADA solutions, supporting projects from planning and design through implementation and startup. Working alongside project managers, technical managers, engineers, and operations staff, you’ll gain hands-on experience while taking increasing ownership of technical deliverables and client solutions. This role offers a strong combination of technical growth, autonomy, client impact, and career advancement. You’ll work directly with clients to solve operational challenges, improve system performance, and develop solutions that make a meaningful impact on their operations. This position involves regular travel to job sites, typically within driving distance, to support project startups, meetings, and client needs. **Who are we looking for:** The successful candidate will join a collaborative team delivering medium-to-large SCADA implementation projects for municipal and industrial water and wastewater clients. Projects may be standalone or part of larger multidisciplinary solutions. We’re looking for someone with strong technical and communication skills who can effectively manage responsibilities within project scope, schedule, and budget. As your experience grows, you’ll have opportunities to take on greater project ownership, expand your technical expertise, and develop into larger technical and client leadership responsibilities. **Offering Flexible Hybrid** work schedule consisting of office, remote, and onsite work based on project needs. **Travel:** Regional travel up to 80%. Occasional overnight travel. **What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran** - Participate in site investigations to evaluate client systems, equipment, and instrumentation and support project planning and cost estimates; - Develop process logic for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used to monitor and control water and wastewater treatment systems; - Design Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) graphical screens; - Develop automated reports to collect and communicate SCADA system data; - Support installation, checkout, and modification of field wiring and control system equipment; - Configure and calibrate instrumentation, including level, pressure, flow, temperature, and process analyzers; - Configure and commission industrial networking hardware, including Ethernet switches, wireless access points, and licensed frequency radios; - Participate in system testing, commissioning, and startup to ensure equipment, instrumentation, and SCADA systems operate as intended; - Train operations personnel on the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of SCADA hardware and software; - Participate in QA/QC activities for design deliverables and controls programming; - Take increasing ownership of technical deliverables and client solutions as experience grows; - Follow all required safety procedures and protocols. **What you will need to succeed:** - BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; - 2–3 years of experience in control system integration; - Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software; - Experience with HMI software such as Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk, AVEVA Wonderware, Ignition, or GE Proficy iFIX; - Experience configuring and developing graphics for OITs such as Allen-Bradley PanelView or AutomationDirect C-more; - Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting instrumentation used in the water and wastewater industry; - Experience using electrical schematics to commission or troubleshoot control panels; - Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude; - Experience with Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; - PE License or CAP (Certified Automation Professional) is a plus; - Experience with automated reporting software such as SyTech XLReporter or Hach WIMS is a plus; - Computer networking experience is a plus; - Experience with programming languages such as VB, C++, Java, or Python is a plus; - Water/wastewater industry experience is a plus. **Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package.** For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit [Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran](https://www.woodardcurran.com/careers-now-hiring/benefit-policy-information/). **E-Verify Participation**: Woodard & Curran participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we provide access to the [Right to Work & E-Verify](https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Right-to-Work-and-E-Verify-Posters.pdf) postings. **Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility:** Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact [Beth Sweitzer](mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job). 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