SCADA Engineer I

EQT Corporation; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EQT Corporation is seeking a SCADA Engineer to support and operate SCADA systems, focusing on Ignition, eACM, and Autosol platforms. Responsibilities include system maintenance, gathering business requirements, and ensuring compliance with internal standards. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and have at least 2 years of experience in SCADA systems within the oil and gas industry. Remote work options are available, excluding specific states.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in oil & gas or industrial SCADA environments preferred.
• Familiarity with OPC-UA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with data integration and system interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Support daily SCADA operations and system maintenance.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Develop SCADA displays and configure systems for new facilities.
• Ensure compliance with EQT’s Production standards.
• Lead system upgrades and performance improvements across SCADA.

Skills

Experience supporting SCADA systems

Working knowledge of Ignition

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Python/SQ

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Ignition

eACM

Autosol

Job description

EQT is one of the United States' leading producers of natural gas and the first traditional energy company of scale in the world to achieve Net Zero on a Scope 1 and Scope 2 basis. From the office to the field, the #EQTeam is fueling the future. Power your potential with us. At EQT, we are making strides toward becoming the best producer by creating long-term value for all stakeholders, including employees, landowners, communities, industry partners and investors. Our vision is to evolve EQT into a modern, connected, digitally enabled organization.

With an incredibly collaborative culture and a determined, progressive workplace, EQT was both named a National Top Workplace, as well as one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work!

Join our Qrew!

The SCADA Engineer supports and operates the systems, processes, and technologies surrounding EQT’s SCADA environment. This includes providing ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, user management, and new application development. This position is more technically oriented than SCADA Specialist roles and focuses heavily on Ignition, eACM, and Autosol platforms, along with their corresponding interfaces. The role involves translating business and operational requirements into technical solutions that improve data collection, reporting, system integration, and overall performance.

Responsibilities

• Support daily SCADA operations, including system maintenance, troubleshooting, user administration, and application development
• Gather and interpret business requirements and translate them into technical designs, enhancements, and integrations
• Design, develop, and modify SCADA displays and system configurations for new and existing facilities, including:
  • Device/point and polling configuration
  • Display creation and data validation
  • Advanced control interfaces
  • Management of associated Salesforce cases
• Provide advanced support for MQTT, Edge devices, and RTU/PLC communications ensuring reliable data flow across systems
• Ensure all SCADA displays, alarms, and communications comply with EQT’s internal SOPs and Production standards
• Leverage a deep understanding of system architecture to solve complex technical problems and improve system performance and usability
• Perform system audits and analyses, including:
  • Critical point validation
  • SOP compliance checks
  • Server data and event log reviews
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for internal users and SCADA Specialists
• Lead/Coordinate M&A activity, system upgrades, maintenance, and performance improvements, ensuring minimal operational disruption through testing and validation
• Collaborate with vendors and internal IT teams to support infrastructure and application initiatives
• Provide input into SCADA architecture, cybersecurity, and high-availability (redundancy) design, and assist in system buildout and testing
• Contribute to SCADA design strategy across applications and infrastructure

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience supporting SCADA systems in oil & gas or industrial environments (upstream experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of Ignition, eACM, Autosol, or similar SCADA platforms
• Familiarity with OPC-UA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols
• Experience with data integration, databases, and system interfaces
• Programming/scripting experience (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate across field operations, engineering, and IT teams

Remote work is being considered for this role excluding the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee unless willing to relocate.

Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.

EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.