Automation & Controls Engineer; SCADA

Tetra Tech, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Hybrid

Job Description

Position: Automation & Controls Engineer (SCADA)

Tetra Tech currently has an opening for an Automation Engineer to join our Systems Integration team. Hybrid work is expected to be completed at various client sites around the San Jose, CA area. This position supports Tetra Tech's municipal and industrial water and wastewater market. The selected candidate shall experience a unique opportunity to be involved with PLC & SCADA projects located in various areas of the country working with a team of in-house experts in all disciplines.

The individual must also provide accurate and high-quality work with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead SCADA system design, write specifications, PLC and HMI programming, simulation and testing, and startup assistance;
  • Maintaining and growing solid client relationships (internal and external);

Required Skills:

  • Aveva System Platform is a plus;
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley (RSLogix 5000 PLC software) or Schneider Electric (Control Expert) is required;
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity; computer networking, virtualization, Server OS is a plus;
  • VTScada is a plus;
  • Rockwell Factory Talk View (SE and ME) is a plus;
  • GE iFIX is a plus;
  • Ignition by Inductive Automation is a plus;
  • Control Systems PE is a plus;
  • Experience with MSSQL Server, SQL Reporting Services is a plus.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline or related technical degree is preferred; PE a plus.
  • 3-8 years of related automation experience with HMI's, PLC's and general SCADA integration.
  • Ability and willingness to travel is required. Approximately 25% over night travel may be required to support startup and troubleshooting activities.

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $145,000

Benefits:

  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid time off
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Training

WHY TETRA TECH

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

Additional Information

  • Organization: 227 DSX

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Aveva system platformAllen-bradley (rslogix 5000 plc software)Schneider electric (control expert)CybersecurityComputer networkingVirtualizationServer osVtscadaRockwell factory talk view (se and me)Ge ifixIgnition by inductive automationControl systems peMssql serverSql reporting servicesAutomationControlsScadaPlcHmiGeneral scada integrationMunicipal waterIndustrial waterWastewaterPlc & scada projectsClient relationshipsTeamworkRespectful collaborationContinuous growthTraining

Salary

$100,000 - $145,000

year

Level

mid

Posted

4/13/2026

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