El Paso Water
Overview
Salary:
$143,897.45 - $265,326.28 Annually
Location:
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type:
Unclassified
Job Number:
U8628-1025
Department:
El Paso Water Utilities
Opening Date:
10/23/2025
Closing Date:
10/28/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA:
Exempt
Max Number of Applicants:
50
Responsibilities
General Purpose: Under administrative direction, oversee and direct the strategic planning, implementation, and management of SCADA and electrical systems to ensure reliable utility operations, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
Lead and oversee the strategic planning, design, and implementation of SCADA systems and maintenance of the organization’s electrical systems. Manage the overall budget, including forecasting and resource allocation. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance capabilities and efficiency. Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA and electrical systems and all their components. Manage the procurement, installation, and configuration of end-user front-end and back-end systems. Ensure the availability, reliability, and security of assigned systems, including backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. Monitor and analyze system performance and capacity to optimize resource utilization and identify areas for improvement. Serve as a point of escalation for issues and incidents and coordinate resolution with internal teams and external partners. Prepare and present reports, updates, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders. Manage construction and perform contract management work, and evaluate bid documents. Maintain correspondence with contractors, review submittals, and interpret drawings and technical specifications. Evaluate work for compliance with contract provisions. Review and respond to requests for information. Approve order requests and prepare documentation. Participate in community meetings and outreach efforts. Prepare and deliver presentations related to projects or initiatives.
Develop and execute the vision and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives. Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures for the focus area. Ensure compliance with industry best practices, regulations, and security standards. Collaborate with other department leaders to align initiatives with business needs. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to SCADA and electrical management. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the department. Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure effective delivery of system services.
Supervise assigned staff. Schedule assignment, instruct, guide, and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide for training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony; interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. Enforce safety rules and regulations.
Participate in community meetings and outreach efforts. Prepare and deliver presentations related to projects or initiatives.
Qualifications Requirements:
MOS Codes: None
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in SCADA systems management and electrical systems management or infrastructure management, including four (4) years in a leadership or management position overseeing complex technical teams, systems integration, or infrastructure projects.
Licenses and Certificates:
Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment.
Benefits
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage; Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program; Tuition Assistance.
Additional Information NOTE: This is an unclassified contract position.
NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
NOTE: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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$143,897.45 - $265,326.28 Annually
Location:
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type:
Unclassified
Job Number:
U8628-1025
Department:
El Paso Water Utilities
Opening Date:
10/23/2025
Closing Date:
10/28/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA:
Exempt
Max Number of Applicants:
50
Responsibilities
General Purpose: Under administrative direction, oversee and direct the strategic planning, implementation, and management of SCADA and electrical systems to ensure reliable utility operations, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational goals.
Lead and oversee the strategic planning, design, and implementation of SCADA systems and maintenance of the organization’s electrical systems. Manage the overall budget, including forecasting and resource allocation. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance capabilities and efficiency. Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA and electrical systems and all their components. Manage the procurement, installation, and configuration of end-user front-end and back-end systems. Ensure the availability, reliability, and security of assigned systems, including backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans. Monitor and analyze system performance and capacity to optimize resource utilization and identify areas for improvement. Serve as a point of escalation for issues and incidents and coordinate resolution with internal teams and external partners. Prepare and present reports, updates, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders. Manage construction and perform contract management work, and evaluate bid documents. Maintain correspondence with contractors, review submittals, and interpret drawings and technical specifications. Evaluate work for compliance with contract provisions. Review and respond to requests for information. Approve order requests and prepare documentation. Participate in community meetings and outreach efforts. Prepare and deliver presentations related to projects or initiatives.
Develop and execute the vision and strategic direction, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives. Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures for the focus area. Ensure compliance with industry best practices, regulations, and security standards. Collaborate with other department leaders to align initiatives with business needs. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to SCADA and electrical management. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the department. Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure effective delivery of system services.
Supervise assigned staff. Schedule assignment, instruct, guide, and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide for training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony; interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. Enforce safety rules and regulations.
Participate in community meetings and outreach efforts. Prepare and deliver presentations related to projects or initiatives.
Qualifications Requirements:
MOS Codes: None
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in SCADA systems management and electrical systems management or infrastructure management, including four (4) years in a leadership or management position overseeing complex technical teams, systems integration, or infrastructure projects.
Licenses and Certificates:
Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment.
Benefits
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE: The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage; Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program; Tuition Assistance.
Additional Information NOTE: This is an unclassified contract position.
NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
NOTE: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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