Specialist OT Engineer
Job Description
The Digital & Information group is responsible for digitally enabling Urban Utilities today while transforming our future capabilities to enhance digital services for our customers, community, and people. We drive Urban Utilities’ digital & data strategy, oversee the digital portfolio, and manage IT, OT, data, IoT, security, infrastructure, system administration, network operations, and support services.
Reporting to the Lead, the Senior OT Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our enterprise-scale Operational Technology (OT) systems. This role is pivotal in driving digital transformation across our industrial environments, integrating cutting-edge SCADA, IIoT, and cybersecurity technologies to ensure resilient, secure, and future-ready operations.
As a technical leader, you will architect robust OT infrastructures, guide strategic initiatives, and mentor a team of talented engineers. You will work closely with IT, cybersecurity, and executive leadership to align OT capabilities with business goals and regulatory requirements. This role is contributing to the success of Urban Utilities by supporting innovation, improving reliability, and promoting sustainable practices across diverse projects, thereby enhancing the quality and efficiency of services provided to the community.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and manage enterprise-scale OT systems with high-availability SCADA and resilient communications.
Lead integration of SCADA, historians, IIoT, edge computing, and analytics platforms.
Design OT-to-IT data pipelines and hybrid/cloud architectures aligned with business goals.
Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies using Octoplant, Veeam, and best practices.
Drive OT cybersecurity initiatives aligned with IEC 62443, NIST, and SOCI standards.
Design secure OT networks using Zero Trust, VLAN segmentation, and protocol-aware zoning.
Lead incident response, forensic analysis, and system hardening efforts.
Provide expert support across SCADA, networks, historians, and OT infrastructure.
Mentor engineering teams and set technical direction.
Advise leadership on OT strategy, risk, ROI, and emerging technologies.
Define technical standards and guide tool/vendor selection
About you:
Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in OT/SCADA engineering, with a strong background in industrial automation and control systems
Technical Skills:
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale OT architectures.
Deep knowledge of SCADA systems, IIoT, edge computing, and industrial data platforms.
Strong understanding of OT cybersecurity frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST, SOCI).
Hands-on experience with OT backup and recovery tools (e.g., Octoplant, Veeam).
Expertise in OT networking, including VLANs, firewalls, and Zero Trust architectures.
Soft Skills:
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and support IT and OT operations.
Customer-focused with a strategic and curious mindset.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Committed to integrity, authenticity, continuous learning, and inclusive teamwork.
Demonstrated leadership in technical teams and mentoring engineers
Agile and adaptable, embracing change and new challenges
Strong planning and decision-making skills to drive safe and effective outcomes
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