AVEVA PI System Engineer / Architect

VOLTO Consulting; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VOLTO Consulting is looking for an experienced AVEVA PI System Engineer/Architect in the United States to design and support enterprise-scale industrial data historian solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AVEVA PI System, with hands-on experience in industrial systems like SCADA and DCS.

Responsibilities include maintaining PI architectures, managing data archives, and collaborating with teams on operational analytics. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with AVEVA PI Architecture and administration.
• Experience supporting real-time critical environments.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder communication abilities.
• Ability to act as technical SME and mentor.
• Understanding of cybersecurity and industrial communication standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain AVEVA PI System architecture.
• Configure and manage PI Data Archive, PI AF, and PI Vision.
• Integrate SCADA, DCS, IoT, and enterprise systems with PI Historian.
• Build operational dashboards and reports using PI Vision, Power BI, and BI tools.
• Implement security, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

AVEVA PI System

OSIsoft PI

PI Data Archive

PI Asset Framework

PI Vision

PI Interfaces

OPC DA/UA

Modbus Protocol

MQTT

SCADA Systems

DCS Systems

Time-Series Databases

PowerShell

Python Scripting

Data Modeling

Industrial Networking

PI Security

Operational Analytics

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced AVEVA PI System Engineer / Architect to design, implement, and support enterprise-scale industrial data historian and real-time monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the AVEVA PI System (formerly OSIsoft PI), including PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision, interfaces, analytics, and enterprise integrations. This role requires hands-on experience working with industrial systems such as SCADA, DCS, and IoT platforms while collaborating with OT, IT, and business stakeholders to enable operational analytics, data visualization, and enterprise reporting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain AVEVA PI System architecture
• Configure and manage PI Data Archive, PI AF, and PI Vision
• Develop and maintain AF structures, templates, hierarchies, and event frames
• Configure PI Interfaces and Connectors including OPC, Modbus, and MQTT
• Integrate SCADA, DCS, IoT, and enterprise systems with PI Historian
• Build operational dashboards and reports using PI Vision, Power BI, and BI tools
• Implement PI Analytics and Asset Analytics solutions
• Troubleshoot data latency, interface failures, and performance bottlenecks
• Ensure data quality, system reliability, and performance optimization
• Implement security, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
• Support operational analytics and real-time monitoring use cases
• Collaborate with OT, IT, and business teams on integration and optimization initiatives

Required Skills

• AVEVA PI System
• OSIsoft PI
• PI Data Archive
• PI Asset Framework
• PI Vision
• PI Interfaces
• OPC DA/UA
• Modbus Protocol
• MQTT
• SCADA Systems
• DCS Systems
• Time-Series Databases
• PowerShell
• Python Scripting
• Data Modeling
• Industrial Networking
• PI Security
• Operational Analytics

Preferred Skills

• .NET Framework
• Power BI
• Azure Integration
• AWS Integration
• Electrical Utilities Experience
• ERP Integration
• ADMS/EMS/DMS Integration

Qualifications

• Strong experience with AVEVA PI Architecture and administration
• Experience supporting real-time critical environments
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication abilities
• Ability to act as technical SME and mentor
• Understanding of cybersecurity and industrial communication standards

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Industrial Automation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Real-Time Monitoring
• Performance Optimization
• Communication Skills