Senior SCADA Lead: Austin Field-Ready Controls Architect

WGI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

LTD & STD

Life Insurance

401k with match

PTO

Holidays

HSA with company contribution

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WGI in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior SCADA Integrator to lead full-lifecycle project delivery across system design, PLC/HMI programming, field commissioning, and ongoing support for water, wastewater, and municipal clients.

The ideal candidate will work independently across communications, integration, and electrical domains, be comfortable in the field, and leverage VTScada, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or Ignition to deliver robust SCADA solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on SCADA/industrial controls with full-project ownership.
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC programming (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: wiring, diagnostics, and PLC logic debugging.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel to client sites in Texas and regionally.
• Ability to read and redline electrical schematics.
• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred; tower climbing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop SCADA architecture and control narratives for water/wastewater, industrial, and municipal systems.
• Specify hardware, software, and communications; produce construction docs for permitting and construction.
• Program Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500, and CCW.
• Develop HMI/SCADA apps in VTScada, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or Ignition.
• Configure ladder logic, function block, and structured text; document all logic for client turnover.
• Configure Modbus, EtherNet/IP, DNP3, RS-232/485, HART, and OPC-UA protocols.
• Lead startup, commissioning and acceptance testing; provide ongoing support and maintenance.

Skills

SCADA integration

Project ownership

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial communications

Field troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 500

CCW

VTScada

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Job description

WGI in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior SCADA Integrator to lead full-lifecycle project delivery across system design, PLC/HMI programming, field commissioning, and ongoing support for water, wastewater, and municipal clients.

The ideal candidate will work independently across communications, integration, and electrical domains, be comfortable in the field, and leverage VTScada, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or Ignition to deliver robust SCADA solutions.