Scada Engineering Technician

Qualus; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Retirement Savings with employer match

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a SCADA Engineering Technician to support utility control systems with advanced SCADA technologies, ensuring reliability of critical infrastructure. The role emphasizes collaboration with field techs, engineers, and managers to test, commission, and optimize devices and data flows.

You will configure, troubleshoot, and map SCADA points, integrate with data sources and protocols, and develop documentation. A strong background in AVEVA/Wonderware and PLC programming is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of SCADA experience in utility environments.
• Proficiency with AVEVA/Wonderware products.
• Strong networking knowledge and hardware understanding.
• Experience programming in JavaScript and/or C#.
• Familiarity with Modbus, DNP3, and OPC protocols.
• Experience with AVEVA or OSI PI historians.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical work on SCADA systems (RTUs, RTACs, controllers).
• Maintain and troubleshoot communication gear (fiber, MUX, DWDM, etc.).
• Collaborate with field techs, automation engineers, and SCADA managers for testing.
• Map analog, status, calculation, and virtual points.
• Resolve issues for new device installations and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (circuit maps, site surveys).
• Integrate SCADA with Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA/DA.
• Configure OSI PI/AVEVA historians.
• Create/modify PLC programs (Structured Text, Ladder, FBD).
• Design and update SCADA/HMI screens, alarms, reports.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP-004 background checks every seven years.
• Provide hands-on training and knowledge transfer to clients.
• Input for automation solutions to improve UX and efficiency.
• Manage multiple project priorities with timely deliverables.

Skills

SCADA expertise

Networking fundamentals

Programming: JavaScript

JSON/XML

Problem solving

MS Office

SCADA integration

Education

Bachelors in EE/CS

Equivalent experience

Tools

AVEVA System Platform

OSI PI

Wonderware

Modbus/DNP3/OPC

PLC programming

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus and play a pivotal role in supporting utility control systems as a SCADA Engineering Technician. This is an opportunity to work with advanced SCADA technologies and contribute to the reliability and efficiency of critical infrastructure.

With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we invite skilled professionals passionate about utility systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical work on SCADA systems, including RTUs, RTACs, controllers, and related equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot communication equipment such as fiber-optic systems, MUX, DWDM, microwave, radio, VSAT, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Collaborate with field technicians, automation engineers, and SCADA managers to ensure successful device testing and commissioning.
• Build and map analog, status, calculation, and virtual points for SCADA systems.
• Resolve technical issues for new device installations, upgrades, and replacements.***
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including circuit map change sheets and site surveys.
• Integrate SCADA systems with various data sources and protocols like Modbus, DNP3, and OPC UA/DA.***
• Configure and troubleshoot operational data historians, including AVEVA and OSI PI.
• Create or modify PLC programs using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, and Function Block Diagrams.
• Design and update SCADA/HMI screens, alarms, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with NERC CIP-004 standards, including background checks every seven years.
• Support client-specific systems through hands‑on training and knowledge transfer.
• Provide input for automation solutions to improve user experience (UX) and system efficiency.
• Manage multiple project priorities effectively, ensuring timely deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience working with SCADA systems in utility environments.
• Proficiency in AVEVA/Wonderware products, including System Platform and Predictive Analytics.
• Strong understanding of networking architectures, topologies, and hardware.
• Hands‑on experience with programming languages such as JavaScript, Visual Basic, or C#.
• Knowledge of standard communication protocols (Modbus, OPC, DNP3, TCP/IP).
• Familiarity with operational data historians like AVEVA or OSI PI.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience integrating SCADA systems with JSON, REST, or XML data sources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability coverage
• Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable)
• Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include the above benefits. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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