Scada Engineering Technician

Accountabilities:

As a SCADA Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of utility automation and control systems. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Perform complex technical work on SCADA equipment, including Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Remote Telemetry and Automation Controllers (RTACs), controllers, and associated devices.
• Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot communication infrastructure, including fiber-optic systems, multiplexers (MUX), DWDM, microwave, radio, VSAT, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Collaborate with field technicians, automation engineers, and SCADA managers to test, commission, and validate equipment and systems.
• Develop and map analog, status, calculation, and virtual points within SCADA environments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to new installations, system upgrades, equipment replacements, and integrations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including circuit map change sheets and site survey reports.
• Integrate SCADA systems with different data sources using communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, and OPC UA/DA.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot operational data historians, including AVEVA and OSI PI.
• Develop and modify PLC programs using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, and Function Block Diagrams.
• Design, update, and maintain SCADA and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens, alarms, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP-004 requirements, including applicable seven-year background check procedures.
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to support client-specific systems and operational needs.
• Contribute to automation improvements that enhance user experience, system efficiency, and operational performance.
• Coordinate multiple project priorities while ensuring technical quality and timely delivery.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in utility SCADA environments, strong technical expertise in industrial automation, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems. The following qualifications and skills are expected:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience working with SCADA systems in utility environments.
• Proficiency in AVEVA/Wonderware solutions, particularly System Platform and Predictive Analytics.
• Strong understanding of networking architectures, topologies, communication systems, and related hardware.
• Hands-on programming experience with languages such as JavaScript, Visual Basic, or C#.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, OPC, DNP3, and TCP/IP.
• Familiarity with operational data historian platforms such as AVEVA and OSI PI.
• Experience integrating SCADA systems with JSON, REST, and XML-based data sources.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities, combined with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge transfer.

Benefits:

Eligible employees may have access to a competitive compensation and benefits package, which may include:

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications, experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans, including employer matching where applicable.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and/or Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Company holidays.

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