Senior SCADA Technician: Lead Grid Automation & Field Ops

Dexian; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a Senior SCADA Technician to test, install, and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems. The role provides essential technical support to operations, engineering, and customers in developing SCADA solutions.

The candidate will manage complex automation and control systems to ensure reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities include coordinating SCADA projects, testing RTUs and HMIs, and documenting configurations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in construction and/or maintenance of power substation protection, SCADA, diagnostic, metering, monitoring, or control systems, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage SCADA projects across operations, engineering, and field teams.
• Perform advanced testing, installation, and maintenance of SCADA components including RTUs, HMIs, and networks.
• Provide expertise in monitoring, troubleshooting, and programming SCADA and communication systems.
• Assist with installation and troubleshooting of computer hardware and software.
• Document SCADA and IT systems configurations and processes.
• Maintain and archive relay event records per protocols.

Skills

SCADA systems

RTU testing

HMI programming

Network wiring

Industrial automation

Education

Electrical Power Theory

Tools

Modbus

DNP3

LAN/WAN

Job description

Dexian is seeking a Senior SCADA Technician to test, install, and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems. The role provides essential technical support to operations, engineering, and customers in developing SCADA solutions.

The candidate will manage complex automation and control systems to ensure reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities include coordinating SCADA projects, testing RTUs and HMIs, and documenting configurations.