Garver · 11 hours ago
Water Automation Team Leader
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expGarver is seeking a Water Automation Team Leader to drive the growth of their services supporting municipal utility and private sector clients through automation of control systems. The role involves guiding strategy, building a national resource team, developing client relationships, and delivering impactful projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence within Garver's Water Business Line.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
15–20 years of progressive technical experience in designing automation control system, completing SCADA master plans, designing networks, developing PLC programming logic and SCADA HMI graphic screens, implementing PLC and SCADA HMI applications during system commissioning, troubleshooting technical issues related to instrumentation and automation control systems, leading automation projects, and team mentorship and growth
Knowledge of industry standards and compliance, including ISA/IEC standards for HMI development, alarm management, and cybersecurity
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 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
Benefits
Company-paid professional memberships
Company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities
Highly competitive salary packages
Attractive benefits
Comprehensive wellness program
Company
Garver
Garver operates as a multi-disciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services company.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Human Resources Officer
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