Fully Remote SCADA Engineer for Energy Infrastructure

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proficient SCADA Systems Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on the development, implementation and maintenance of SCADA systems for energy infrastructure. This role enables real-time monitoring and control of critical assets nationwide, with remote collaboration across locations.

You will design, configure and deploy SCADA systems (HMIs, databases and networks), develop alarming, data logging and reporting, and troubleshoot to ensure system availability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years designing, implementing and supporting SCADA systems, preferably in energy.
• Strong understanding of SCADA architecture, HMI development, and database management.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy SCADA systems, including HMIs, databases, and networks.
• Develop and maintain SCADA alarming, data logging, and reporting functionalities.
• Troubleshoot SCADA system issues, ensuring system availability and data integrity.
• Implement and manage communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3) between field devices and control centers.
• Develop system documentation, including design specifications, network diagrams, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with remote field teams and other engineering disciplines to support system upgrades and expansions.

Skills

SCADA design

HMI development

Database management

Industrial protocols

PLC integration

Modbus

DNP3

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Networking protocols

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proficient SCADA Systems Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on the development, implementation and maintenance of SCADA systems for energy infrastructure. This role enables real-time monitoring and control of critical assets nationwide, with remote collaboration across locations.

You will design, configure and deploy SCADA systems (HMIs, databases and networks), develop alarming, data logging and reporting, and troubleshoot to ensure system availability and