Technologist - Operational Technology at American Water in Camden, NJ | USD68,640-114,660 | Kablio

Role

Description

system design

architecture strategy

ot standards

hmi/scada

project leadership

stakeholder interface

Maintain strong, effective Team partnerships with integrators, manufacturers to help promote industry leadership.
Leading assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Foster a collaborative team environment.
Help establish the architecture and strategies that support the lifecycle management of industrial control systems, approach for replacing or upgrading systems, flow and management of data, enterprise standards, and disaster recovery of operational technology systems.
Interface with automation engineers, external consulting firms, and business leadership.
Design, architecture, and engineering of systems and solutions.
Maintaining the AW standards for Operational Technology.
Support the Enterprise Portal and HMI SCADA Template rollout projects. Provide oversight and guidance for supporting vendor community activities.
Support the development and execution of the strategic Operational Technology plan to achieve short- and long-term business objectives.
Development and governance of enterprise-wide standards and programs (HMI/SCADA, PLC, lifecycle management, engineering standards).
Work as a corporate team member in designing and standardizing the various Operational Technologies utilized to support the delivery of water and wastewater services.
Ensure automation and controls projects adhere to standards.

Requirements

plc controllers

allen-bradley

python

ignition

mssql

bachelor’s

Over 3+ years of experience / knowledge in Operational Technology with an emphasis on system architecture, infrastructure, industrial control systems, and/or cyber security.
Established knowledge of operational technologies and applicability for the water and wastewater industries.
PLC Controllers; Allen-Bradley/Rockwell required.
Understanding of cyber security for the utility industry.
Experience with programming languages, Python/Jython preferred.
Strong analytic work methodology and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Good project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with containerization, virtualization, DevOps.
Position is designated as a position-of-trust; therefore, candidate must submit to and successfully pass a background investigation.
Strong and working knowledge of modern and High-Performance HMI design.
Good presentation and communication skills. Ability to influence your peers.
DB Integration; MSSQL preferred.
HMI/SCADA systems; Ignition - Perspective required.
Good understanding of structured data, Unified Namespace and performance metrics.
Public Utility experience a plus.
Established working knowledge of modern process control systems and technology.
As necessary, up to 10%
ISA standards & IT/OT convergence fundamentals.

Benefits

Standard office environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must submit to and successfully pass a background investigation (position of trust).

Company

Overview

Since 1886

Year Established

The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.

14M+ People

Serve Millions Daily

The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.

24 States

National Presence

The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.

130+ Years

Legacy of Excellence

With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.

Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

Culture + Values

Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.

Environment + Sustainability

75% reduction

Injury Rate Improvement

The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.

20 billion kWh

Solar Energy Generation

Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.

6.4 billion gallons

Water Saved

Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.

≤1%

Affordable Water Bills

Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.

Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.

Inclusion & Diversity

#11 Ranking

Forbes Best Employers for Diversity

Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.

4 Years

Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.

2022 Pay Equity

Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.

Four Consecutive Years

Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.

Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.

Articles

Careers

Sustainability

Role

Description

system design

architecture strategy

ot standards

hmi/scada

project leadership

stakeholder interface

Maintain strong, effective Team partnerships with integrators, manufacturers to help promote industry leadership.
Leading assigned projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Foster a collaborative team environment.
Help establish the architecture and strategies that support the lifecycle management of industrial control systems, approach for replacing or upgrading systems, flow and management of data, enterprise standards, and disaster recovery of operational technology systems.
Interface with automation engineers, external consulting firms, and business leadership.
Design, architecture, and engineering of systems and solutions.
Maintaining the AW standards for Operational Technology.
Support the Enterprise Portal and HMI SCADA Template rollout projects. Provide oversight and guidance for supporting vendor community activities.
Support the development and execution of the strategic Operational Technology plan to achieve short- and long-term business objectives.
Development and governance of enterprise-wide standards and programs (HMI/SCADA, PLC, lifecycle management, engineering standards).
Work as a corporate team member in designing and standardizing the various Operational Technologies utilized to support the delivery of water and wastewater services.
Ensure automation and controls projects adhere to standards.

Requirements

plc controllers

allen-bradley

python

ignition

mssql

bachelor’s

Over 3+ years of experience / knowledge in Operational Technology with an emphasis on system architecture, infrastructure, industrial control systems, and/or cyber security.
Established knowledge of operational technologies and applicability for the water and wastewater industries.
PLC Controllers; Allen-Bradley/Rockwell required.
Understanding of cyber security for the utility industry.
Experience with programming languages, Python/Jython preferred.
Strong analytic work methodology and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Good project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with containerization, virtualization, DevOps.
Position is designated as a position-of-trust; therefore, candidate must submit to and successfully pass a background investigation.
Strong and working knowledge of modern and High-Performance HMI design.
Good presentation and communication skills. Ability to influence your peers.
DB Integration; MSSQL preferred.
HMI/SCADA systems; Ignition - Perspective required.
Good understanding of structured data, Unified Namespace and performance metrics.
Public Utility experience a plus.
Established working knowledge of modern process control systems and technology.
As necessary, up to 10%
ISA standards & IT/OT convergence fundamentals.

Benefits

Standard office environment.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must submit to and successfully pass a background investigation (position of trust).

Company

Overview

Since 1886

Year Established

The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.

14M+ People

Serve Millions Daily

The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.

24 States

National Presence

The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.

130+ Years

Legacy of Excellence

With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.

Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

Culture + Values

Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.

Environment + Sustainability

75% reduction

Injury Rate Improvement

The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.

20 billion kWh

Solar Energy Generation

Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.

6.4 billion gallons

Water Saved

Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.

≤1%

Affordable Water Bills

Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.

Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.

Inclusion & Diversity

#11 Ranking

Forbes Best Employers for Diversity

Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.

4 Years

Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.

2022 Pay Equity

Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.

Four Consecutive Years

Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.

Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.

Articles

Careers

Sustainability