SCADA Data Engineer

Ambyint; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in climate technology is seeking a SCADA Data Engineer to develop scalable, cloud-based solutions for optimizing artificial lift performance in the oil and gas industry. In this role, you'll integrate SCADA data into advanced analytics platforms, drive innovation, and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment focused on energy transition. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a passion for delivering value, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Support for career development

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with SCADA and HMI systems.
• Strong understanding of SCADA communications protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust data lake infrastructure.
• Partner with software and data science teams for cloud-native processes.

Skills

SQL

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Agile

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Amazon SQS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Ambyint is a SaaS company that provides an Industrial IoT platform, leveraging physics-influenced AI models, plus closed-loop control to enable autonomous operations. As a result, we are an instrumental part of the climate technology evolution and a market leader in production optimization for the energy industry. We deliver step-change improvements to our customers by combining advanced physics, subject matter expertise, and data-informed insights with AI to automate operations and production optimization workflows. We’re coming off a strong year and are setting even higher ambitions for the future. To help us reach the next level, we’re looking for a SCADA Data Engineer to join our team.

As a SCADA Data Engineer, you will report to the Integration Lead and play a key role in developing scalable, cloud-based solutions that optimize artificial lift performance in the oil and gas industry. In this position, you’ll serve as the bridge between field-level SCADA systems and our advanced analytics platforms, helping to shape the future of data integration and real-time decision-making.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to blend SCADA data into our cloud architecture, enabling powerful insights and automation through open platform technologies. Your responsibilities include building and refining ETL/ELT pipelines, exploring new protocols and streaming architectures, and pushing the boundaries of energy optimization.

Beyond technical execution, you’ll help cultivate a culture of experimentation, agility, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for someone who thrives in the Cloud, embraces open standards, and brings curiosity and initiative to the table.

What You'll Do

• Work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-impact products
• Act as a key member of the data integration team, blending SCADA data into scalable, cloud-based architectures using open platform technologies
• Design, build, and maintain robust data lake infrastructure and ETL/ELT pipelines
• Prioritize open standards and open-source solutions before evaluating proprietary tools
• Partner with software and data science teams to develop scalable, cloud-native processes for experimentation, analysis, and deployment
• Drive innovation through prototyping, quick experimentation, and feedback loops
• Apply cloud best practices and open standards in your work
• Use Agile methodologies like SCRUM and Kanban to move fast and iterate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with SCADA and HMI systems (experience with Ignition, Cygnet, or XSPOC is a plus)
• Strong understanding of SCADA communications protocols (OPC, Modbus, TCP/IP), polling strategies, architecture, and networking
• Proficient in SQL and scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Familiar with open communication protocols like MQTT/SparkplugB
• Experience with message queuing and stream processing tools such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Amazon SQS
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT best practices for scalable data integration
• Experience working in Agile, cross-functional teams, using tools like Jira and Confluence

What Sets You Apart

• A passion for delivering value to users and customers
• Efficiency, reliability, and delivering on promises
• Strong collaboration skills and team spirit
• Enjoyment of technical challenges and empowering others
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Receptiveness to feedback and growth
• Customer-centric mindset and focus on user-friendly solutions
• Curiosity, creativity, bias for action, and problem-solving love
• Humility and willingness to learn from others

What Sets Us Apart

Ambyint combines the agility of a start-up with proven solutions that advance daily. We pride ourselves on our strong team, positive environmental impact, and core values that guide us.

What’s In It For You

The chance to work on cutting-edge technology in a highly spirited environment focused on energy transition. We offer a rewarding professional experience, a hybrid work environment, diverse and talented colleagues, support for your career development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At Ambyint, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental. We believe varied perspectives lead to richer ideas and better solutions. We welcome passionate professionals eager to work in a diverse, entrepreneurial culture that values delivering exceptional value.