SCADA Integrator

WGI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

PTO

HSA with company contribution

Life Insurance

Holidays

LTD & STD

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WGI is seeking a SCADA Integrator to lead full-lifecycle project delivery across system design, PLC/HMI programming, field commissioning, and ongoing support in Austin, TX. You’ll work on water, wastewater, oil and gas, and municipal projects, with field and office responsibilities and travel within Texas.

The role requires 7+ years of hands-on SCADA/industrial controls experience, plus AB PLC programming and HMI proficiency. WGI promotes growth and uses the latest tools to empower associates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on SCADA and industrial controls experience with full-project ownership.
• Allen‑Bradley PLC programming proficiency (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 / RSLogix 500 / CCW).
• HMI development experience in VTScada, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, or Ignition.
• Working knowledge of industrial communications protocols and network configuration.
• Field troubleshooting skills: point‑to‑point wiring, electrical diagnostics, PLC logic debugging.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to client sites throughout Texas and regionally.
• Ability to decipher and redline electrical schematics; OSHA 10/30 preferred; tower climbing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop SCADA architecture, control panel designs, I/O lists and narratives for water, industrial, and municipal systems.
• Specify hardware, software and communications infrastructure; produce construction docs for permitting.
• Program Allen‑Bradley PLCs and develop HMI/SCADA apps; document logic for turnover.
• Configure Modbus, EtherNet/IP, DNP3, RS‑232/485, HART, OPC‑UA; integrate field devices into SCADA.
• Lead startup, commissioning, acceptance testing; provide ongoing technical support and maintenance.
• Own projects from proposal through closeout; coordinate with engineers, EPC partners and panel shops.

Skills

SCADA engineering

Project ownership

Field debugging

Electrical diagnostics

PLC programming

HMI development

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000/500

CCW

VTScada

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Job description

We are hiring a SCADA Integrator to lead full-lifecycle project delivery across system design, PLC/HMI programming, field commissioning, and ongoing support in Austin TX. WGI is a national engineering and professional services firm with a growing controls and automation practice. Through our acquisition of SKE, LLC, we deliver turnkey SCADA and industrial controls solutions for water, wastewater, oil and gas, and municipal clients. The ideal candidate can operate independently across communications, integration, and electrical domains and is as comfortable in the field as they are in front of a workstation. At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond. WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team player, and want to shape your community.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• LTD & STD
• Life Insurance
• 401k with match
• PTO
• Holidays
• HSA with company contribution
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program

Design and Engineering

• Develop SCADA architecture, control panel designs, I/O lists, and control narratives for water/wastewater, industrial, and municipal systems
• Specify hardware, software, and communications infrastructure; produce construction documents for permitting and construction

PLC and HMI Programming

• Program Allen‑Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix) using Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500, and CCW
• Develop HMI/SCADA applications in VTScada, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or Ignition
• Configure ladder logic, function block, and structured text; document all logic for client turnover

Integration and Communications

• Configure Modbus, EtherNet/IP, DNP3, RS‑232/485, HART, and OPC‑UA protocols
• Integrate PLCs, VFDs, soft starters, pump controllers, and field instrumentation into SCADA systems
• Commission fiber, cellular, and radio networks for remote site connectivity (GE MDS Orbit, FreeWave ZoomLink, Ubiquiti)
• Program VFDs and soft starters; perform termination verification and loop checks from terminal block to device

Field Commissioning and Support

• Lead startup, commissioning, and acceptance testing; perform I/O checkout and systematic PLC logic debugging
• Deliver ongoing technical support and maintenance services; serve as senior resource on maintenance contract engagements

Project Leadership

• Own projects from proposal through closeout; coordinate with WGI engineers, EPC partners, and panel shop resources
• Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation for controls work

Required

• 7+ years of hands‑on SCADA and industrial controls experience with full‑project ownership
• Allen‑Bradley PLC programming proficiency (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 / RSLogix 500 / CCW)
• HMI development experience in VTScada, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, or Ignition
• Working knowledge of industrial communications protocols and network configuration
• Field troubleshooting skills: point‑to‑point wiring, electrical diagnostics, PLC logic debugging
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to client sites throughout Texas and regionally
• Ability to decipher and redline electrical schematics
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred; tower climbing experience a plus (radio towers, elevated and ground storage tanks, standpipes)

Preferred

• Water, wastewater, or oil and gas SCADA experience
• Panel shop coordination experience; familiarity with UL508A and NEC
• Familiarity with IEC 61131‑3 programming standards

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand‑eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre‑existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

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All third‑party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.