Senior Automation Controls Engineer

Executive Decision LLC; Ridgewood (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Decision LLC seeks a Senior SCADA Engineer with a strong electrical and panel-building background to support water, wastewater, utility, and critical infrastructure clients across the NYC region.

You'll lead design, build, and commissioning of Allen-Bradley-based control systems from panel layout through SCADA integration and commissioning, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with client teams on-site.

Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in industrial controls/SCADA.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI platforms.
• UL 508A panel-building experience with ability to read electrical schematics.
• Strong NEC/NFPA 70E knowledge and grounding/bonding.
• Experience commissioning systems in live industrial environments.
• Based in NYC metro area or willing to relocate; on-site work across five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, and commissioning of UL 508A panels for SCADA and process control.
• Develop PLC programs on Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix, Studio 5000).
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, BOMs using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Integrate field instrumentation and I/O with SCADA/HMI platforms (AVEVA/Wonderware, FactoryTalk, Ignition).
• Conduct FAT, SAT, loop checks, and on-site commissioning at client facilities.
• Support OT network architecture and cybersecurity best practices (NIST 800-82, IEC 62443).
• Mentor junior engineers and panel technicians; review designs and red-line drawings.
• Interface with client engineering, operations, and project management teams.

Skills

SCADA/industrial controls

Design & commissioning

Panel engineering

Client-facing

Mentoring

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI

AutoCAD Electrical

SCADA stacks (AVEVA/Wonderware/Ignition)

Job description

Job description:

We are seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer with a strong electrical and panel-building background. This is a hands-on, client-facing senior engineering role supporting water/wastewater, utility, and critical infrastructure clients across the NYC region. You'll lead design and implementation of Allen-Bradley-based control systems, from panel layout through SCADA integration and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, and commissioning of industrial control panels (UL 508A standards) for SCADA and process control applications.
• Develop and maintain PLC programs on Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500).
• Engineer electrical schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent.
• Integrate field instrumentation, VFDs, motor starters, network switches, and I/O with SCADA HMI platforms (AVEVA / Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or Ignition).
• Conduct FAT, SAT, loop checks, and on-site commissioning at client facilities.
• Support OT network architecture, including industrial Ethernet, ICCP where applicable, and segmentation/cybersecurity best practices (NIST 800-82, IEC 62443 awareness).
• Mentor junior engineers and panel technicians; review designs and red-line drawings.
• Interface directly with client engineering, operations, and project management teams.

Required Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering** (or closely related discipline).
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in industrial controls, SCADA, or panel engineering.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation** PLC and HMI platforms.
• Demonstrated panel-building experience to UL 508A; ability to read, mark up, and produce electrical schematics.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and grounding/bonding for control panels.
• Experience commissioning systems in live industrial environments (water/wastewater, power, manufacturing, or similar).
• Based in or willing to relocate to the NYC metro area; able to work on-site at client locations across the five boroughs and surrounding region.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AVEVA / OSIsoft PI, Wonderware, or Ignition SCADA stacks.
• Familiarity with Dell VxRail or virtualized SCADA infrastructure.
• Palo Alto or comparable OT firewall exposure.
• PE license (NY) or EIT track toward PE.
• UL 508A MTR certification.
• Prior work on municipal water/wastewater SCADA modernization projects.

Work Location

In person

Flexible work from home options available.