Associate SCADA Engineer: 24/7 Operations & Growth

Colonial Pipeline Company; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Pipeline Company in the United States seeks an Associate SCADA Engineer to maintain and enhance its SCADA environment. You will work with technology, field, engineering, scheduling, and control center teams to troubleshoot issues and strengthen end-to-end knowledge of the system.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or three years of SCADA experience in liquids), 1–3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication, problem-solving, and computer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• In lieu of a related bachelor’s degree, three years of SCADA experience within the liquid pipeline industry will be considered.
• One to three years of relevant experience.
• Recent graduates with a strong aptitude for technology and enterprise systems may qualify, internship or co‑op experience may qualify.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem‑solving, and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical software.
• Detail‑oriented, results‑focused approach with reliable attendance and ability to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong initiative, sound judgment, safety‑oriented mindset, ability to work extended periods at a computer.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the SCADA environment through commercial and custom-developed software applications.
• Partner with field technicians, analysts, and engineers to analyze and resolve issues involving instrumentation, RTUs, PLCs, computers, HMIs, communications equipment, and SCADA software.
• Review, analyze, develop, design, and implement manual and automated methods and systems that support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Prepare, coordinate, or assist with special reports requested by control center, engineering, executive, or other departments, including research, analysis, programming, and data compilation.
• Design, write, document, and maintain software applications that supplement core SCADA capabilities and align with published standards.
• Back up data, source code, and supporting files according to published standards.
• Provide after-hours and rotating on-call SCADA support for 24/7 control center operations.
• Build and maintain end-to-end knowledge of the SCADA system, including connectivity to and functions with other systems.
• Support departmental goals and assist the business with emergency response efforts, which may include training, short-term travel, and backfill duties.

Skills

SCADA maintenance

Diagnostics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Three years SCADA experience in the liquid pipeline industry (in lieu of degree)

Tools

AVEVA Enterprise SCADA

Windows Server

Microsoft SQL Server

.NET Framework

C

C#

Visual Basic

Job description

Colonial Pipeline Company in the United States seeks an Associate SCADA Engineer to maintain and enhance its SCADA environment. You will work with technology, field, engineering, scheduling, and control center teams to troubleshoot issues and strengthen end-to-end knowledge of the system.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or three years of SCADA experience in liquids), 1–3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication, problem-solving, and computer