SCADA Engineer II – Critical Infrastructure
Smart Tech Contracting, LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Support development and configuration of SCADA systems in accordance with project requirements and established STC standards.
- Implement HMI graphics, alarms, data models, and system logic based on defined design intent.
- Assist in developing SCADA scripts, templates, and reusable components under guidance.
- Translate documented sequences of operation and control narratives into functional SCADA configurations.
- Perform testing and validation of assigned SCADA components in development and staging environments.
- Support Senior and Lead SCADA Engineers across assigned projects.
- Participate in on-site activities during construction and commissioning phases to gain system and workflow familiarity.
- Observe and assist with point-to-point checkout, system validation, and coordination with field and commissioning teams.
- Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings, and commissioning planning activities.
- Document observations, issues, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
- Support FAT, IST, and commissioning activities as directed, both remotely and on-site.
- Assist with troubleshooting during commissioning and live system cutovers under supervision.
- Execute test procedures and validate system behavior within assigned scope.
- Escalate technical issues appropriately to senior engineers.
- Actively develop technical skills in SCADA systems, control concepts, and system integration.
- Incorporate feedback from senior engineers to improve execution quality and technical understanding.
- Contribute to internal documentation, standards updates, and knowledge-sharing efforts.
- Progress toward increased independence in development and system ownership over time.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience supporting or developing SCADA or control systems in industrial, utility, or infrastructure environments
- Foundational understanding of SCADA concepts, control systems, and system integration
- Exposure to one or more of the following:
- - SCADA architecture fundamentals
- - Alarm configuration and HMI/graphics development
- - System integration and communications
- - FAT, IST, commissioning, or field coordination activities
- Ability to execute assigned tasks independently with guidance and review
- Strong desire to learn systems holistically, including both field execution and development perspectives
- Effective communication skills and ability to work within cross-functional engineering and field teams
- Willingness to travel periodically for learning-focused field exposure
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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