Remote Senior AVEVA PI Engineer — Real-Time Data Architect

Invasystems; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Invasystems is seeking a Senior AVEVA PI Engineer to lead the design, implementation, integration, and optimization of AVEVA PI System solutions. The role emphasizes real-time data infrastructure and digital transformation across industries, with remote work offered.

Ideal candidates have hands-on PI experience in manufacturing, energy, utilities, or Oil & Gas, and can translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, CS, IT or related field
• 4–7 years hands-on AVEVA PI System (OSIsoft PI) experience
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, VBScript)
• Experience with industrial protocols (OPC, MQTT, Modbus) and SQL databases
• AVEVA (OSIsoft) PI certifications preferred
• Exposure to cloud deployments, especially Microsoft Azure
• Experience with PI Integrators (Integrator for Business Analytics or Cloud) desirable

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain AVEVA PI System architecture (PI Server, PI AF, PI Vision, Interfaces, Connectors)
• Ensure secure, scalable, available PI infrastructure and optimize performance
• Lead end-to-end PI System implementations (planning, development, testing, deployment, post-go-live support)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into data-driven solutions
• Integrate PI with PLC, DCS, SCADA using PI Interfaces and Connectors
• Develop and maintain AF hierarchies, Event Frames, calculations, analytics, and PI Vision dashboards
• Ensure real-time data collection, processing, and visualization
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives and digital transformation
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, and compliance records
• Adhere to organizational standards and security practices

Skills

4–7 years PI System experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent with leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, CS, IT

Tools

PowerShell

Python

VBScript

Job description

Invasystems is seeking a Senior AVEVA PI Engineer to lead the design, implementation, integration, and optimization of AVEVA PI System solutions. The role emphasizes real-time data infrastructure and digital transformation across industries, with remote work offered.

Ideal candidates have hands-on PI experience in manufacturing, energy, utilities, or Oil & Gas, and can translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.