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Water Automation Team LeaderGarver • Houston, Texas
Water Automation Team Leader

Water Automation Team Leader

Garver • Houston, Texas
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Garver is seeking a Water Automation Team Leader to drive the growth of our services supporting municipal utility and private sector clients through automation of control systems for a range of applications, including water supply, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water reuse, and industrial processes. The Water Automation Practice Area Team is a national resource team that focuses on implementation of automated control systems for municipal, private water, and industrial clients. Team activities include designing control systems, developing PLC programming logic and SCADA HMI graphics screens for automation of control systems, working closely with Garver’s Water Design Center staff to coordinate project requirements, implementing PLC and SCADA HMI applications during commissioning, and troubleshooting technical issues related to instrumentation and automation control systems. The Water Automation Team Leader will be responsible for guiding strategy, building a national resource team, developing internal and external client relationships, and delivering impactful projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within Garver’s Water Business Line.
The Practice Leader will have the following capabilities:
  • Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver’s Water Automation Practice Area Team.
  • Collaborate closely with Garver’s regional Water Business Line teams on business development activities within our established footprint and future growth areas.
  • Collaborate closely with Garver’s Private Sector group on business development activities for private water and industrial clients across the nation.
  • Partner with Garver’s marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top-line revenue-generating projects.
  • Oversee the hiring and growth of a Water Automation team to support execution of the business plan.
  • Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability.
  • Develop and maintain a strong relationship with Garver’s Water Design Center Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) teams.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Control Systems, or related field preferred; Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
  • 5+ years in leadership roles managing multi-site or national teams comprised of in-person and remote team members.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and compliance, including ISA/IEC standards for HMI development, alarm management, and cybersecurity.
  • Knowledge of Industry trends, predictive maintenance, and AI in automation.
  • Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Water Automation team.
  • Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, client coordination, and risk management.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
  • Deep knowledge of the following:
    • PLC platforms and their respective application development software, such as Allen-Bradley Logix, Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and Studio Designer, Rockwell Automation PlanPAX, Schneider Electric Modicon and SCADAPack, Schneider Electric Ecostruxure Control Expert, Allen-Bradley PanelView, and Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Machine EditionE.
    • SCADA/HMI systems and their respective application development software, such as Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition, AVEVA Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, Trihedral VTSCADA, and GE iFIX.
    • Data historians and databases.
    • Network infrastructure design, development, and cybersecurity for industrial control systems.
    • Automation application development and implementation workflows, standards development, and object-oriented programming strategies.
  • Familiarity with IIOT, data analytics, and cloud integration.
  • Strong background in application development methodologies for automation projects.
  • Highly-organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to lead innovation initiatives, including those related to smart water systems, energy optimization, and predictive maintenance.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
Grow With Us Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance. Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at .
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