Scada Engineering Technician

Qualus is hiring a SCADA Engineering Technician to support utility control systems and critical infrastructure. The role performs technical work on SCADA and communications equipment, supports integration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting, and contributes to system documentation and automation improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex technical work on SCADA systems, including RTUs, RTACs, controllers, and related equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot communication equipment such as fiber-optic systems, MUX, DWDM, microwave, radio, VSAT, routers, switches, and firewalls
• Collaborate with field technicians, automation engineers, and SCADA managers to ensure successful device testing and commissioning
• Build and map analog, status, calculation, and virtual points for SCADA systems
• Resolve technical issues for new device installations, upgrades, and replacements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including circuit map change sheets and site surveys
• Integrate SCADA systems with various data sources and protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and OPC UA/DA
• Configure and troubleshoot operational data historians, including AVEVA and OSI PI
• Create or modify PLC programs using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, and Function Block Diagrams
• Design and update SCADA/HMI screens, alarms, and reports
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP-004 standards, including background checks every seven years
• Support client-specific systems through hands-on training and knowledge transfer
• Provide input for automation solutions to improve user experience (UX) and system efficiency
• Manage multiple project priorities effectively, ensuring timely deliverables

Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience working with SCADA systems in utility environments
• Proficiency in AVEVA/Wonderware products, including System Platform and Predictive Analytics
• Strong understanding of networking architectures, topologies, and hardware
• Hands-on experience with programming languages such as JavaScript, Visual Basic, or C#
• Knowledge of standard communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3, TCP/IP)
• Familiarity with operational data historians like AVEVA or OSI PI
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience integrating SCADA systems with JSON, REST, or XML data sources
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools