Plant SCADA & Control Systems Specialist

Portland General Electric; Rufus (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric seeks a Control Systems Professional to support SCADA systems and OT networks across design, operations, and maintenance. The role spans P1 entry to P2 intermediate levels, with responsibilities in configuration, troubleshooting, and testing of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMIs.

Requires a degree in engineering or related field; two+ years for P2. Certifications like CCNA preferred. On-site role in Rufus, Oregon with strong analytical and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in engineering, project management, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• P1: typically two or fewer years of technical experience in control systems; P2: typically 2+ years.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize SCADA software applications across design, operations, and maintenance.
• Lead site commissioning activities and train site personnel on control system applications.
• Develop performance tests of control equipment and systems; document results and testing procedures.
• Provide input in project design reviews to ensure standards compliance and accurate documentation.
• Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and safety practices; run reports and analyze data.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

DCS systems

IT troubleshooting

Education

Engineering degree

Certifications: CCNA

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming tools

HMI platforms

DCS tooling

Job description

Portland General Electric seeks a Control Systems Professional to support SCADA systems and OT networks across design, operations, and maintenance. The role spans P1 entry to P2 intermediate levels, with responsibilities in configuration, troubleshooting, and testing of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMIs.

Requires a degree in engineering or related field; two+ years for P2. Certifications like CCNA preferred. On-site role in Rufus, Oregon with strong analytical and teamwork skills.