SCADA Systems Engineer — Industrial Automation

Kelso Industries; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelso Industries seeks a skilled SCADA Programmer to design, develop, and support industrial control systems for real-world environments. You will own the full lifecycle from design to commissioning, delivering intuitive HMIs and reliable SCADA solutions for operators and plants.

The role requires hands-on experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, and PLC interfaces, plus a focus on safety, documentation, and continuous improvement. Travel for commissioning is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience designing and supporting SCADA systems in industrial environments.
• Prefer 5-10 years of PLC / HMI programming experience, 1-3 years SCADA programming experience, 1-2 years of AutoCAD drafting experience.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or equivalent.
• Experience with PLC systems and industrial networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial SCADA systems from concept through deployment.
• Configure and program platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or similar.
• Develop intuitive, user-friendly HMI interfaces for plant operators.
• Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs and RTUs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Modbus).
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC, and DNP3.
• Develop and maintain data historians, trending tools, and reporting systems.
• Design and optimize alarm management systems to ensure clarity and usability.
• Architect and troubleshoot SCADA networks and system infrastructure.
• Commission systems onsite and ensure proper operation under real-world conditions.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across SCADA, PLCs, and industrial networks.
• Support system upgrades, expansions, and continuous improvements.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and comprehensive technical documentation.

Skills

SCADA troubleshooting

Independent work

Effective communication

Time management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

FactoryTalk

Wonderware

AutoCAD drafting

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley

Job description

Kelso Industries seeks a skilled SCADA Programmer to design, develop, and support industrial control systems for real-world environments. You will own the full lifecycle from design to commissioning, delivering intuitive HMIs and reliable SCADA solutions for operators and plants.

The role requires hands-on experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, and PLC interfaces, plus a focus on safety, documentation, and continuous improvement. Travel for commissioning is expected.