Badger Meter

SCADA Programmer

Badger Meter$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience with PLC programming and SCADA/HMI systems
  • Strong grasp of industrial control systems and communication networks
  • Ability to read electrical drawings and P&IDs
  • Proven troubleshooting skills across a variety of systems

Responsibilities

  • Translate engineering narratives into PLC and SCADA designs
  • Develop PLC programs using ladder logic and structured text
  • Configure SCADA systems, including point mapping and communication protocols
  • Design user-friendly HMI/SCADA interfaces
  • Build and execute test plans for validation
  • Support installation and troubleshooting for customers
  • Collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure project success
  • Maintain documentation of system logic and configurations

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with annual bonuses and pay increases
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
  • 15 days Paid Time Off plus 11 paid holidays
  • Generous retirement savings plan contributions
  • Employer-paid benefits including EAP and basic life insurance
  • Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement up to $5,250
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Full Job Description
SCADA Programmer

Build systems that keep critical infrastructure running

We're looking for a hands-on SCADA Programmer who thrives in a highly technical, project-driven environment and enjoys turning complex control concepts into real-world, working systems. In this role, you'll design, program, and deploy PLC and SCADA solutions that power essential operations for our customers.

If you enjoy solving problems, working across teams, and seeing your work come to life in the field-this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

What You'll Do
  • Translate engineering control narratives into functional PLC logic, SCADA configurations, and detailed system designs
  • Develop PLC programs using ladder logic, structured text, and function block programming
  • Configure SCADA systems including point mapping, templates, RTUs, and communication protocols
  • Design intuitive, user-friendly HMI/SCADA interfaces with a focus on usability and consistency
  • Build and execute test plans to validate programming performance before deployment
  • Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting-both remotely and on-site with customers
  • Collaborate closely with automation engineers, project managers, and field teams to deliver successful projects
  • Maintain clear, accurate documentation of system logic, configurations, and updates

What You Bring
Must-Have:
  • Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience developing PLC programs and SCADA/HMI systems
  • Strong understanding of industrial control systems, networks, and communication protocols
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs
  • Proven troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and networked systems
Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience in water/wastewater, utilities, or industrial environments
  • Background in UI/UX or graphic design for industrial interfaces
  • Familiarity with RTUs, radio/telemetry systems, or advanced system integrations

How You'll Work
  • You take ownership-following through to ensure systems are working exactly as intended
  • You're collaborative and comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams
  • You communicate clearly, whether troubleshooting in the field or aligning on project goals
  • You're proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality results

Why This Role?

This is more than just programming-you'll play a key role in delivering systems that support critical infrastructure and real-world operations. You'll see your work move from concept to commissioning, and have a direct impact on customer success.

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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Annual Bonus
  • Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
  • Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  • 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  • Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
  • Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
  • Educational Assistance - Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
  • Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

About Badger Meter

Badger Meter is a leading innovator, manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement and control products, serving water utilities, municipalities and commercial and industrial customers worldwide. Measuring water, oil, chemicals and other fluids, Badger Meter products are known for accuracy, long-lasting durability and for providing valuable and timely measurement data. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Badger Meter
Size
1,837 employees
Market Cap
$3.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$49.3 million
Founded
1905
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$425.5 million
NASDAQ

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