SCADA QA/Test Engineer

Attractivate Consulting Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

SCADA project exposure

Professional development support

Job summary

Attractivate Consulting Solutions seeks a SCADA QA/Test Engineer to support QA and testing of utility SCADA and control system deployments, where reliability impacts grid operations.

You will develop and execute test plans for upgrades, support FAT/SAT, log defects, validate displays and data integration, and assist go-live readiness reviews.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of QA/testing experience, ideally with SCADA or industrial control systems.
• Understanding of SCADA architecture and utility operations.
• Strong attention to detail and structured testing methodology.
• Solid documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for SCADA system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) for SCADA and related control systems.
• Log, track, and verify resolution of defects identified during testing cycles.
• Validate SCADA displays, alarms, historian configurations, and data integration points.
• Support regression testing for system patches and configuration changes.
• Document test results and support go-live readiness reviews.

Skills

QA/testing experience

SCADA architecture knowledge

Attention to detail

Documentation and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Job description

We're seeking a SCADA QA/Test Engineer to support quality assurance and testing activities for utility SCADA and control system deployments — critical work in an environment where system reliability directly affects grid operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute test plans for SCADA system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for SCADA and related control systems. Log, track, and verify resolution of defects identified during testing cycles. Validate SCADA displays, alarms, historian configurations, and data integration points. Support regression testing for system patches and configuration changes. Document test results and support go-live readiness reviews.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience. 2+ years of QA/testing experience, ideally with SCADA or industrial control systems. Understanding of SCADA architecture and utility operations. Strong attention to detail and structured testing methodology. Solid documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with a specific SCADA platform (iFIX, Wonderware/AVEVA, Ignition, ABB Ability). Familiarity with FAT/SAT processes for utility control systems. Knowledge of test management tools (Jira, TestRail, or similar). Consulting or utility client-facing experience.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits package. Direct exposure to mission-critical SCADA deployments. Collaborative engineering and testing team environment. Support for professional development and certifications.