PI Developer

227 DSX

The Woodlands (TX)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESPP

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities and培训

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Houston, TX seeks a PI Developer to turn AVEVA PI data into contextual operational information. You will configure asset models, analytics, and views that support production surveillance and enterprise reporting for clients.

You will also build PI Vision displays, develop interfaces, and assist with data integration using PI Web API and AVEVA tools. Hybrid role with travel up to 25% and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems or related field.
3+ years AVEVA PI System development including PI Data Archive, AF, Vision and interfaces/connectors.
Experience building AF templates and analytics at scale.
Knowledge of SCADA/DCS environments and industrial protocols (OPC UA/DA, Modbus).
Proficient in SQL; scripting in Python, PowerShell, or C#/.NET.
Strong data-modeling, governance, and documentation habits; client-facing skills.
Ability to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain AVEVA PI AF templates, hierarchies, and data.
Build AF Analytics, Event Frames, and Notifications for downtime and KPI use cases.
Configure PI Interfaces/Connectors (OPC DA/UA, Modbus, RDBMS, UFL).
Create PI Vision displays, dashboards, and operator screens.
Support PI Data Archive administration and data quality validation.
Integrate PI data with downstream systems and analytics platforms.
Write automation scripts in Python, PowerShell, or C# for bulk deployment.
Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, and cutover activities.
Produce design docs, configuration records, and SOPs.
Provide Tier 2/3 support and client training.

Skills

AVEVA PI System

AF Templates

SQL

Python

PowerShell

C#/.NET

Documentation

Client-facing

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS or related

Tools

PI Data Archive

PI AF

PI Vision

PI Interfaces/Connectors

AF SDK

PI Web API

Job description

At Tetra Tech, we combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world\'s most complex challenges. Our Digital Systems group delivers OT modernization, SCADA, historian, and industrial data solutions across energy, oil and gas, water, and infrastructure markets. We are currently seeking a PI Developer to join our industrial data and historian practice.

Your Role

The PI Developer builds and maintains AVEVA PI System solutions that turn raw SCADA/OT data into contextualized, trusted operational information. You will work as part of a project delivery team - configuring asset models, analytics, and visualizations that support production surveillance, exception-based operations, and enterprise reporting for our clients.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain PI Asset Framework (AF) element templates, hierarchies, attributes, and data.
Build AF Analyses, Event Frames, and Notifications supporting downtime, deferment, exceedance, and KPI use cases.
Configure, test, and troubleshoot PI Interfaces and Connectors (OPC DA/UA, Modbus, RDBMS, UFL), including buffering and failover.
Develop PI Vision displays, dashboards, and operator screens; support PI DataLink and Excel-based reporting for end users.
Support PI Data Archive administration tasks: tag creation and naming standards, point configuration, backfills, archive management, and data quality validation.
Integrate PI data with downstream systems and analytics platforms using PI Web API, AF SDK, PI SQL Data Access (RTQP), PI Integrator and AVEVA Connect
Write automation and utility scripts in Python, PowerShell, or C# to support bulk configuration and template deployment.
Participate in requirements gathering, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and cutover activities.
Produce and maintain design documents, configuration records, test protocols, and standard operating procedures.
Provide Tier 2/3 support, knowledge transfer, and training to client operations and support teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
3+ years of hands-on AVEVA PI System (OSIsoft PI) development - PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision, and PI Interfaces/Connectors.
Demonstrated experience building AF templates and AF Analytics at scale.
Working knowledge of SCADA/DCS environments and industrial protocols (OPC UA/DA, Modbus).
Proficiency with SQL; scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, or .NET/C#.
Strong data-modeling discipline, documentation habits, and attention to naming and governance standards.
Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable in client-facing delivery settings.
Valid\'s driver\'s license and ability to travel to client sites and field locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Oil and gas experience (upstream unconventional, midstream gathering, or gas processing).
AVEVA/OSIsoft PI certification or completed PI System Administration / Asset Framework training.
Familiarity with AVEVA System Platform, Wonderware, Ignition, or other SCADA/HMI platforms.
Experience with cloud data services (Azure/AWS), PI Integrator for Business Analytics, or time-series data lakes.
Exposure to production surveillance, allocation, or energy balance workflows.

Location

Houston, TX (hybrid), Remote - client site travel up to 25%

Level

Mid-Level (3-6 years)

Benefits

401(k) and Roth 401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid time off
Performance Bonus
Career Growth Opportunities and Training

Why Tetra Tech Digital Systems

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

Tetra Tech Digital Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

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