SCADA Developer

NATIONMIND LLC; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NationMind LLC is seeking an experienced SCADA Developer with deep EMS expertise and hands-on Reliance SCADA experience to join our remote USA team on a long-term contract.

The ideal candidate will design, develop, configure, and support enterprise SCADA/EMS applications for utility-scale operations, integrating real-time data sources and ensuring high availability across transmission and distribution networks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SCADA/EMS development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Reliance EMS/SCADA.
• Experience with electric utilities, transmission or distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and maintain GE Reliance SCADA/EMS applications.
• Develop and customize SCADA displays, graphics, alarms, trends, and control logic.
• Configure real-time telemetry points and communication interfaces.
• Integrate SCADA with substations, RTUs, IEDs, and enterprise applications.
• Develop and maintain EMS functionalities supporting grid operations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with utility operations, engineering, and infrastructure teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and support knowledge transfer.

Skills

GE Reliance EMS/SCADA

SCADA Application Development

Real-Time Data Acquisition

HMI Development

Alarm and Event Management

SQL/Oracle

Python/Scripting

Git

Linux/Windows Server

Tools

OPC/OPC UA

DNP3

IEC 60870-5-101/104

IEC 61850

ICCP/TASE.2

GE Reliance

Job description

About NationMind LLC:

NationMind LLC is a technology consulting firm focused on software development and QA testing services. We help clients build reliable, scalable applications with a strong emphasis on automation, performance, and quality. Our team works across industries, delivering solutions that drive innovation and operational efficiency. We are currently hiring skilled professionals for SCADA Developer to join our growing team.

Job Title: SCADA Developer – EMS (Reliance)

Location: Remote (USA)
Duration: Contract (Long-Term)
Experience Required: 8+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SCADA Developer with strong expertise in Energy Management Systems (EMS) and hands-on experience with Reliance SCADA solutions. This is a senior-level developer role requiring an individual with SME (Subject Matter Expert) level knowledge in designing, developing, configuring, and supporting enterprise SCADA/EMS applications for utility and power systems.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing and enhancing SCADA applications, integrating real-time data sources, and supporting transmission and distribution operations. This is a developer position, not an analyst role.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience in SCADA/EMS application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Reliance EMS/SCADA platform.
• SME-level knowledge of SCADA architecture, configuration, and application development.
• Experience working with electric utilities, transmission, or distribution systems.
• Proven experience developing and customizing SCADA applications in production environments.
• Experience with real-time systems and high-availability architectures.

Required Technical Skills

• GE Reliance EMS/SCADA
• SCADA Application Development
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Real-Time Data Acquisition
• ICCP/TASE.2 Protocol
• DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850
• OPC/OPC UA
• HMI Development and Configuration
• SCADA Database Configuration
• Alarm and Event Management
• Point Database Management
• Historian Integration
• Linux and Windows Server Environments
• SQL and Oracle Databases
• Scripting using Python, Shell, or PowerShell
• Source Control (Git preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and maintain GE Reliance SCADA/EMS applications.
• Develop and customize SCADA displays, graphics, alarms, trends, and control logic.
• Configure real-time telemetry points and communication interfaces.
• Integrate SCADA with substations, RTUs, IEDs, and enterprise applications.
• Develop and maintain EMS functionalities supporting grid operations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in software upgrades, migrations, and new feature implementations.
• Collaborate with utility operations, engineering, and infrastructure teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and support knowledge transfer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electric utility operations.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance.
• Experience with transmission or distribution management systems.
• Familiarity with EMS network applications such as State Estimation, AGC, or Contingency Analysis.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.