OTCR Senior Technical Specialist I

Description Who we are: We are a water-focused engineering consulting firm, certified as a Great Place to Worku00ae based on feedback from our community of over 260 team members. We ranked top three in the AEC Advisors 2021 and 2022 Diversity Index Top Firms and have been recognized as one of Fortuneu2019su00ae Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services from 2023 u2013 2025. Since 1990, our mission has been to be the water firm of choice for both our clients and our team. Over the years we have built upon that mission and now integrate a host of high-quality services in groundwater, water supply, water and wastewater treatment, water and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater, recycled water, construction management, and operations technology from our multiple locations in the west. As a team, we work with our clients to understand their true needs. Our long-term relationships are based on integrity, partnership, and high-value solutions. In 2026 and beyond, West Yost is advancing water resources for future generations and living our core values every day. Compensation range: $105,000 - $138,000. Based on our Phoenix office location. (West Yost uses geographic salary differentials that would apply for candidates in other regions). Status: Full-time, Exempt LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ (). This is a Hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Standard benefits: We provide a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your health, your family, and your way of life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health saving accounts (with West Yost contribution), paid vacation, paid sick leave and holidays, two employee assistance programs, travel assistance program, 401(k) profit sharing with employer match, leaves of absence with additional supplemental paid time off, parental leave, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and even pet insurance. OTCR SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST I Position Summary The Senior Technical Specialist I leads the planning, design, programming, and management of industrial control systems. This position provides advanced expertise in PLC and SCADA programming, control strategy development, SCADA standards development, SCADA master planning, and the application of Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) principles. This role combines technical leadership, project management, client engagement, mentorship, business development, and support of critical infrastructure resilience initiatives. The successful candidate exercises independent technical judgment and serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams. Technical Leadership & Engineering + Develops, tests, maintains, and updates SCADA and PLC programs that provide monitoring and control of plant and process systems. + Designs and configures PLC logic and HMI applications for water and wastewater processes. + Designs and develops control systems including instrumentation, panels, field devices, and associated equipment. + Develops Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control narratives, control strategies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and technical specifications. + Develops and maintainsSCADA standards to promote consistency, scalability, cybersecurity, and reliability. + Contributes to the development and implementation of SCADA Master Plans. + Queries databases and historians for historical datato facilitate report development by utilities. + Applies advanced knowledge of instrumentation and automatic control of dynamic processes to promote safe, reliable, and efficient + Designs advanced control strategies including PID control, sequencing, interlocks, redundancy schemes, and fail-safe systems. + Applies the Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) methodologyto control systems design and programming. + Demonstrates working knowledge of industrial networking fundamentals, including Ethernet-based control networks, managed switches, VLANs, network segmentation, and routing. + Applies basic cybersecurity principles as they relate to industrial control systems, including secure remote access, user access management, system hardening, patch management coordination, and network architecture awareness. + Exercises independent technical judgment in routine and moderately complex assignments. Construction & Field Support + Performs engineering services during construction, including submittal review, Requests for Information (RFI) response, and field observations. + Supports control system installation, startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities. + Coordinates with contractors, integrators, and field personnel to support successful system implementation. Project & Team Management + Manages technical projects involving PLC programming, SCADAconfiguration, control system integration, and infrastructure modernization. + Develops scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and project execution plans. + Leads project meetings and coordinates multidisciplinary teams. + Manages a team of technical staff with emphasis on workload planning, task delegation, and delivery accountability. + Provides mentorship and training to junior and mid-level technical staff. + Performs QA/QC reviews of technical work products in accordance withcompany quality standards prior to client delivery. + Prepares and reviews invoices and monitors project financial performance. + Provides leadership to support successful project delivery aligned with schedule, scope, and budget objectives. EI&C Practice Area Support + Supports the Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls (EI&C) practice area in electrical design and review processes. + Reviews electrical design documents, control panel layouts, and instrumentation specifications for technical accuracy and integration with control systems. + Coordinates with electrical engineers to promote alignment between instrumentation and automation system design. Americau2019s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Support + Supports projects associated with the Americau2019s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA), including Risk and Resilience Assessments (RRA) and Emergency Response Plan (ERP) updates. + Evaluates control system vulnerabilities and resilience considerations as part of AWIA compliance efforts. + Assistsin identifying critical control assets, system dependencies, and potential operational risks. + Contributes to development of mitigation strategies to enhance operational continuity and infrastructure resilience. + Supports documentation and reporting efforts related to AWIA regulatory requirements. Client Engagement & Business Development + Interfaces directly with clients and external organizations to define system requirements and provide technical leadership. + Serves as primarytechnical point of contact for assigned projects. + Prepares letter proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates. + Assistsin developing technical approaches for proposals. + Participates in client interviews and project pursuits. + Contributes to company-wide strategic initiatives. + Supports sector and cross-sector standards development initiatives. Industry Leadership & Professional Engagement + Establishes and maintainsleadership roles in relevant professional organizations. + Presents technical papers at industry conferences. + Publishestechnical articles in industry publications. + Networks at conferences and professional organization meetings to support industry engagement and business development. + Promotes continuous improvement and technical excellence within engineering. Required Qualifications + Bacheloru2019s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. + 7+ years of experience in PLC and SCADA system design and programming. + Strong experience with major PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, etc.). + Experience with SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk, Citect, VTScada, iFix, ). + Experience in control strategy development and system commissioning. + Working knowledge of industrial networking and basic cybersecurity principles for control systems. + Proficiencyin industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, DNP3, OPC, Profibus, etc.). + Experience querying SQL databases and working with industrial historians. + Demonstrated project management and client coordination experience. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications + Professional Engineer (PE) license. + PMP certification or equivalent project management training. + Experience in water/wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure sectors. + Experience supporting AWIA-related projects or resilience planning efforts. + Experience developing SCADA Master Plans and standards. + Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 and industrial cybersecurity best practices. + Demonstrated history of publishing or presenting technical content. Key Competencies + Independent technical decision-making. + Strategic and systems-level thinking. + Strong leadership and mentorship capability. + Client-focused communication. + Business development awareness. + Commitment to quality and QA/QC rigor. + Financial and project accountability. + Infrastructure resilience and risk-awareness mindset. Travel Requirements This position may require travel to other offices and/or client offices. Applicant must carry a valid driver's license. Applicant must also be able to meet West Yostu2019s rules and be eligible to drive for business. West Yostu2019s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record. Our commitment to quality begins with our hiring practices. We employ the most talented team members in our industry from all backgrounds. We are highly selective of the individuals we choose to represent the firm, seeking only those individuals whose technical abilities and commitment to client service matches our vision for excellence. We are dedicated to our number one asset, our employees. Because we are employee-owned, we are responsible for and rewarded by our own success. Come to West Yost where, with our support, youu2019ll do the best work of your life. A day in the life: You will experience many opportunities to grow and develop professionally with your colleagues through collaborative in-person work experience, knowledge sharing, and mentorship opportunities. We also offer hybrid and flexible work schedules to our employees to help promote and encourage a healthy work/life balance. All of our team members have access to local and company-wide events, our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workgroup, Culture Workgroup, Wellness Workgroup, book clubs, charitable giving and community service, firm-wide resources, peer groups (young professionals & middlers group), and mentorship and leadership programs. We support and foster your career success and encourage you to be in control of your future with us. Our annual company-wide monthly staff meetings, annual in-person All Staff meeting, Duck Dinner, company camping events, company celebrations, and other company-sponsored events provide an important part of the West Yost culture, which is to have fun. Other unique benefits: Youu2019ll be provided with support in on-going education through our 529 college savings plan/student loan repayment program, tuition reimbursement, paid professional memberships, paid training, and Leadership Academy programs. Youu2019ll be recognized for your contributions at West Yost through milestone anniversary benefits, peer to peer recognition programs, the potential for employee stock ownership, annual monetary and paid time off bonuses, performance-based bonus eligibility, merit increase eligibility, and employee referral bonuses. We also offer a wellness reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2026-02-23