PI Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities andamp;amp

Job summary

Tetra Tech Digital Systems in Houston, TX is seeking a PI Developer to design and maintain AVEVA PI System solutions that turn raw SCADA/OT data into contextualized, trusted operational information.

You will configure asset models, analytics, and visualizations to support production surveillance and enterprise reporting for our clients. The role requires 3–6 years of hands-on PI experience and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years AVEVA PI System development (OSIsoft PI) including PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision, and Interfaces/Connectors.
• Experience building AF templates and Analytics at scale.
• Strong SQL skills and scripting in Python, PowerShell, or .NET/C#.
• Knowledge of SCADA/DCS environments and protocols (OPC UA/DA, Modbus).
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PI AF element templates, hierarchies, attributes, and data.
• Build AF Analyses, Event Frames, and Notifications for downtime, deferment, and KPI use cases.
• Configure, test, and troubleshoot PI Interfaces and Connectors (OPC DA/UA, Modbus, RDBMS, UFL).
• Develop PI Vision displays and dashboards; support PI DataLink and Excel-based reporting.
• Manage PI Data Archive tasks: tag creation, naming, backfills, and data quality validation.
• Integrate PI data with downstream systems using PI Web API, AF SDK, PI SQL Data Access, PI Integrator.
• Write automation scripts in Python, PowerShell, or C# for bulk config and deployment.
• Participate in requirements gathering, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and cutover activities.
• Produce design docs, configuration records, test protocols, and SOPs.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support and training to client ops teams.

Skills

AVEVA PI System

PI Data Archive

PI AF

PI Vision

PI Interfaces/Connectors

SQL

Python

PowerShell

.NET/C#

Data modeling

Governance

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline

Tools

AVEVA PI System

PI Integrator

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.
• 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)

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• 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.