Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
The PLC SCADA Technician is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and repairing industrial electrical and electronic control systems. This role involves working independently and collaboratively with Maintenance Technicians, Production Engineers, Operators/Supervisors, and Contractors. The technician will operate under general supervision and must possess strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills.
Who are we looking for:
We are seeking a hands-on, customer-facing Field Service Technician with strong field instrumentation, radio telemetry, OIT/HMI, PLC troubleshooting, and motor control experience. This is a true service and support role focused on keeping existing water and wastewater treatment systems running reliably.
Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work/Onsite Schedule: Hybrid work schedule (consisting of office, remote, and onsite, pending project needs)
Travel & Physical Requirements
This position involves regular travel to client facilities (typically within driving distance) for on-site troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, system upgrades, emergency response, and scheduled service visits. Regional travel up to 50–70% (mostly day trips), with occasional overnight stays required depending on call-out needs and multi-day service work.
- Must be physically able to lift and carry 40 lbs repeatedly
- Comfortable working from heights (ladders, scissor lifts, platforms) and in confined spaces
- Able to safely work on live control panels while wearing proper arc flash PPE and following NFPA 70E protocols
- Candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
- Candidate must maintain a valid REAL ID driver’s license or other TSA-approved identification