SCADA Field Technician — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Indiana Electric Cooperatives; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash Valley Power in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a SCADA/Network Engineer to install, maintain, and optimize SCADA and related networks for member cooperatives. The role involves configuring RTUs, IEDs, and EMS/SCADA components, plus system administration across LAN/WAN and ongoing maintenance.

You will train staff, troubleshoot end-user connectivity, and support outages with travel as needed. A technical degree and background in electric utilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Technology related field.
• 1–3 years of prior electronic technology capacity or Military technical training.
• Operational understanding of computer technology and networking.
• Previous experience with meter repair and electric utility environments preferred.
• Experience with RTU’s/IED’s and radio communications systems helps.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, and maintains SCADA systems for Member Systems and cooperatives, including related hardware and network components.
• Configures and tests communications equipment, RTUs, fiber optics, IEDs, and SCADA workstations; performs system and network administration duties.
• Creates and manages software programs to address programming needs on systems.
• Trains Member Systems personnel on SCADA operation and troubleshooting; maintains connectivity of end-user devices.
• Monitors network availability and performs maintenance to ensure reliable access; Travel and overtime may be required.

Skills

Operational networking

Project engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronic Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Technology related field

Tools

RTU’s

IEDs

EMS/SCADA maintenance

Job description

Wabash Valley Power in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a SCADA/Network Engineer to install, maintain, and optimize SCADA and related networks for member cooperatives. The role involves configuring RTUs, IEDs, and EMS/SCADA components, plus system administration across LAN/WAN and ongoing maintenance.

You will train staff, troubleshoot end-user connectivity, and support outages with travel as needed. A technical degree and background in electric utilities are preferred.