Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer - NYC (Hybrid)

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

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.