SCADA Programmer

### Town of Gilbert

## SCADA Programmer

SALARY

$39.84 - $59.76 Hourly

$82,868.00 - $124,302.00 Annually

LOCATION

San Tan Water Treatment Plant, 3695 E. Occotillo Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85298, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

27-0081

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS WATER

DIVISION

PW WTR SCADA

OPENING DATE

10/05/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SALARY

$39.84 - $59.76 Hourly

$82,868.00 - $124,302.00 Annually

LOCATION

San Tan Water Treatment Plant, 3695 E. Occotillo Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85298, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full Time

JOB NUMBER

27-0081

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS WATER

DIVISION

PW WTR SCADA

OPENING DATE

10/05/2026

CLOSING DATE

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

### We Are Seeking

_Team Gilbert_ has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of SCADA Programmer. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The SCADA Programmer reports to the _Utility Supervisor_. The primary functions of this position include:

• Designing, programming, and maintaining SCADA system software applications across local, wide area, and wireless networks
• Providing network administration and technical support for SCADA-connected computer systems
• Managing SCADA reporting, SQL databases, Windows operating systems, and data backups
• Supporting and maintaining SCADA hardware and software, including third-party vendor platforms
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues across PLC, HMI, and related control systems
• _For a full list of duties, please review the [job description]([external link]

_This is a full-time, exempt position, within Gilbert's at-will employment structure._

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• _Posting Closes: October 18, 2026_
• _Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of October 26, 2026_
• _Tentative Start Date: November 9, 2026_

### About You

You're a problem-solver who's equally comfortable writing code and getting hands-on with hardware. You thrive on keeping complex, interconnected systems running smoothly, whether that means programming a new SCADA application, troubleshooting a network connection, or tracking down the source of a PLC fault. You take ownership of the systems you support, documenting your work carefully and backing up what matters because you know Gilbert's water and wastewater infrastructure depends on it. You're equally at home collaborating with your team and working independently to see a project through from design to deployment.

At _Team Gilbert_, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following

requirements

• Associate's Degree or Two-Year Technical Certification
• Five or more years of experience in system programming, networking, and database operations, including experience with a computerized monitoring system comparable to SCADA, HMI, or PLCs (or an equivalent combination of experience and training)
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections Certification within one year of hire

_This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen._

_This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a portion of their workday in a mixed office and field environment. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration._

_The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason._

### Why Team Gilbert?

To view the slide show presentation above, click[here]([external link]

### We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EmployerTown of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website[[external link]

EmployerTown of GilbertPhone

(480) 503-6823

Website[[external link]

50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

SCADA Programmer Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1

Do you have an Associate's degree, a two-year technical certification, or an equivalent combination of experience and training?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 2

Do you have five or more years of experience in system programming, networking, and database operations, including experience with a computerized monitoring system comparable to SCADA, HMI, or PLCs?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 3

Do you hold, or are you able to obtain within one year of hire, an ADEQ Grade I Water Distribution or Wastewater Collections certification?

Yes

No

• QUESTION 4

How would you rate your experience programming and supporting SCADA platforms (such as Wonderware System Platform or Rockwell PlantPax) and programmable logic controllers, or PLCs (such as Studio 5000, RSLogix 500/5000, or RSView)?

No Experience

Some exposure: less than 1 year of hands-on experience

Working proficiency: 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience

Advanced: 5 or more years of hands-on experience

• QUESTION 5

How would you rate your experience configuring and supporting industrial or SCADA networks, including managed switches and routers (such as Cisco, Stratix, or Ruggedcom), long-range IP/Ethernet or 900 MHz radios, and fiber optics?

No Experience

Some exposure: less than 1 year of hands-on experience

Working proficiency: 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience

Advanced: 5 or more years of hands-on experience

• QUESTION 6

How would you rate your experience administering SQL databases, Windows servers, data backup systems, and virtualized environments (such as VMware or Nutanix)?

No Experience

Some exposure: less than 1 year of hands-on experience

Working proficiency: 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience

Advanced: 5 or more years of hands-on experience

• QUESTION 7

Tell us about a time a critical system went down and you had to troubleshoot under pressure. How did you diagnose the problem, and how did you communicate with the people affected?

• QUESTION 8

The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

Veteran

Disabled Veteran

Veteran's Spouse/ Surviving Spouse

Disabled Person

• Required Question