Generation SCADA Solution Engineer Staff - Lead

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Solution Engineer to deliver high-quality technology solutions while collaborating with project management and business analysts. The role requires expertise in software solutions, troubleshooting SCADA systems, and responding to RFPs. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and significant experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience in supporting the OSI Monarch SCADA systems preferred.
• Understanding of NERC CIP security principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Automatic Generation Control (AGC).
• Troubleshoot operational SCADA environment to ensure system reporting.
• Develop solutions addressing customer issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

SCADA system

Database configurations

C programming language

Communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, ICCP)

Job description

Job Posting End Date
06-25-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Part of a larger team delivering high quality technology solutions to the business. Design, develop and install software solutions. Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with internal architecture, development & design standards & best practices. Design, modify, develop, write, implement and troubleshoot software programming applications. Support and/or install software applications. Lead the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software. Works within a Waterfall or Agile methodology/framework based team. Collaborates heavily with Project Management, Business Analyst and Infrastructure Job Families.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide support for Automatic Generation Control (AGC).
• Troubleshoot the operational SCADA environment to ensure optimized monitoring and reliable system reporting.
• Maintain custom database configurations for Monarch.
• Be available for on-call support after hours (24/7) on a rotational basis.
• Develop advanced solutions to address customer and prospective customer issues in a logical, creative, and structured manner.
• Align client goals, needs, and objectives with appropriate solutions.
• Communicate issues and status updates in a clear and timely manner.
• Interpret specifications and build advanced solutions that meet those specifications.
• Collaborate on business strategy by serving as an expert on the company's services and products, including usage, architecture, functionality, and deployment.
• Create custom presentations and demonstrations for diverse audiences.
• Generate infrastructure support documentation.
• Prepare proposals and write responses for Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
• Evaluate and propose advanced process improvements.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the company's software and hardware products.
• Provide training, mentoring, and work direction to other team members as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Solution Engineer Staff (SG9):

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Experience: 8 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Solution Engineer Lead (SG10):

Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.

Experience:10 years of relevant work experience is required.

An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum of 8 years of verifiable experience in supporting the OSI Monarch SCADA systems.
• Understanding of NERC CIP security principles.
• Familiarity with WAN and VPN concepts.
• Basic understanding of the C programming language.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, ICCP).
• Desired understanding of ladder logic.
• Knowledge of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).

Location: Prefer candidate to live within 50 Miles of Columbus, OH.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00-146,730.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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