SCADA Controls Automation Engineer at Woodard Curran — Massachusetts, USA | Base Career

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.

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, client-focused SCADA Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Team, supporting projects across the New England Region , including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with municipal and some industrial clients to develop, implement and manage a variety of water, wastewater, and remediation projects, with a focus on automation and control systems.

You’ll support projects from planning through completion, with a team of project managers, technical managers, project engineers, and operations staff to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

Regular client interaction is key—you’ll serve as a trusted advisor, keeping clients and our project managers informed on project status and identifying future opportunities to enhance their operations.

This position involves regular travel to job sites (typically within driving distance) to support SCADA project startups, participate in preconstruction and kick-off meetings, and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Who are we looking for:

The successful candidate will join a strong team of motivated individuals to execute projects for our municipal and industrial water and wastewater clients.

The candidate will provide support for medium to large implementation projects that may be standalone or multidisciplinary SCADA projects.

It is critical for the candidate to understand and meet project requirements while working within the project’s scope, schedule, and budget constraints.

Because the candidate will interface with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders, the candidate must have strong communication skills and technical skills.

Additionally, the successful candidate will work closely with project engineers, technical managers, and project managers and contribute to initiatives aligned with improved performance and efficiency.

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

MDR applies to both you and the Company
Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration , rather than court proceedings
Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU’LL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE MDR.

🔗 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
Parental leave : Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
Health : Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
Life : Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

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Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer .

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We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

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