PI Developer

Tetra Tech; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Roth 401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth

Job summary

At Tetra Tech, the Digital Systems group delivers OT modernization, SCADA, historian, and industrial data solutions across energy, oil and gas, water, and infrastructure markets. We are seeking a PI Developer in Houston, TX (hybrid) to join our industrial data and historian practice.

The PI Developer builds and maintains AVEVA PI System solutions that turn raw data into contextualized, trusted operational information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3+ years AVEVA PI System development (PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision).
• Experience building AF templates and analytics at scale.
• Knowledge of SCADA/DCS environments and industrial protocols (OPC UA/DA, Modbus).
• SQL proficiency; scripting in Python, PowerShell, or C#.
• Strong data modeling, documentation habits, and governance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client-facing.
• Valid driver's license and travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PI AF elements and data.
• Build AF Analyses, Event Frames, and Notifications.
• Configure PI Interfaces and Connectors, including buffering and failover.
• Develop PI Vision displays, dashboards, and operator screens; support PI DataLink and Excel reporting.
• Support PI Data Archive administration tasks: tagging, naming, backfills, archive management, data quality validation.
• Integrate PI data with downstream systems using PI Web API, AF SDK, PI SQL Data Access, PI Integrator and AVEVA Connect.
• Write automation scripts in Python, PowerShell, or C# to support bulk configuration.
• Participate in requirements gathering, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and cutover activities.
• Produce and maintain design documents, configuration records, test protocols, and SOPs.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support, knowledge transfer, and training to client operations and support teams.

Skills

AVEVA PI System

PI Data Archive

PI AF

PI Vision

SQL

Python

PowerShell

C#

Data Modeling

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

OPC DA/UA

Modbus

RDBMS

PI Web API

PI SQL Data Access

PI Integrator

AVEVA Connect

Excel

Job description

• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable in client-facing delivery settings.

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 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.

Additional Information

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