SCADA Automation Engineer

Socket.dev; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries seeks a skilled SCADA Programmer to design, develop, and support industrial control systems. You will oversee full lifecycle SCADA execution from design to commissioning and ongoing optimization, ensuring reliable, intuitive solutions for end users.

The ideal candidate will own system performance, coordinate with PLCs and RTUs, and implement robust data history, alarms, and reporting. Travel to field sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience designing and supporting SCADA systems in industrial environments.
• Prefer 5–10 years of PLC/HMI programming experience, 1–3 years SCADA programming experience, 1–2 years of AutoCAD drafting experience.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial SCADA systems from concept through deployment.
• Configure and program platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or similar.
• Develop intuitive, user-friendly HMI interfaces for plant operators.
• Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs and RTUs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Modbus).
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC, and DNP3.
• Develop and maintain data historians, trending tools, and reporting systems.
• Design and optimize alarm management systems to ensure clarity and usability.
• Architect and troubleshoot SCADA networks and system infrastructure.
• Commission systems onsite and ensure proper operation under real-world conditions.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across SCADA, PLCs, and industrial networks.
• Support system upgrades, expansions, and continuous improvements.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and comprehensive technical documentation.

Skills

SCADA design

HMI development

Industrial networking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Ignition

FactoryTalk

Wonderware

PLC integration

Job description

Kelso Industries seeks a skilled SCADA Programmer to design, develop, and support industrial control systems. You will oversee full lifecycle SCADA execution from design to commissioning and ongoing optimization, ensuring reliable, intuitive solutions for end users.

The ideal candidate will own system performance, coordinate with PLCs and RTUs, and implement robust data history, alarms, and reporting. Travel to field sites is expected as needed.