Lead SCADA Engineer – Critical Infrastructure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Define and uphold the architecture, development standards, and best practices for SCADA systems.

• Establish design objectives for supervisory control systems, which include data modeling, alarm strategies, graphics philosophy, and system performance expectations.

• Lead the creation of SCADA code, scripts, templates, and reusable components.

• Ensure that SCADA systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term operational requirements.

• Provide technical governance across various projects and platforms.

• Act as the senior technical lead for SCADA systems across multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Leadership on planning, sequencing, and commissioning strategies.

• Convert operational requirements into high-level SCADA system solutions.

• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.

• Serve as the escalation point for complex integration, development, or commissioning challenges.

• Review and approve SCADA system designs, configurations, and development methodologies.

• Conduct peer reviews of SCADA configurations, scripts, and logic.

• Validate compliance with standards, cybersecurity considerations, and design objectives.

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Integrated System Testing (IST), commissioning, and live system transitions.

• Diagnose and resolve critical system issues during high-risk events.

• Mentor mid- and senior-level engineers through technical reviews, guidance, and coaching.

• Develop internal documentation, standards, and training resources.

• Encourage continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellence.

• Complete assigned tasks and deliverables within budget and on time.

• Perform other related duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• 6–8+ years of experience in engineering SCADA control systems within mission-critical, industrial, or infrastructure environments.

• Proven experience in designing and developing SCADA systems, rather than merely configuring them.

• Strong knowledge of SCADA architecture and data modeling.

• Comprehensive understanding of alarm management and HMI/graphics philosophy.

• In-depth knowledge of system integration and communication protocols.

• Solid understanding of commissioning workflows, IST, and live system cutovers.

• Proven capability to review, critique, and enhance complex control system implementations.

• Ability to function as a technical authority without direct management responsibilities.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.

• Equivalent combinations of education and hands-on engineering experience will be considered.

• Valid driver's license and the ability to rent vehicles.

• A valid REAL ID or passport is required for domestic travel.

• Willingness to support extended hours during significant commissioning or cutover events.

• Preferred but not mandatory: SCADA platform certifications such as Ignition Gold, AVEVA/Wonderware, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development in control systems, automation, or mission-critical infrastructure.

🏝️ Benefits

• A selection of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style options and an HDHP with HSA option.

• Dental and vision insurance plans.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for spouses/domestic partners and dependent children up to age 26.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Option for a self-directed brokerage account.

• Paid time off (PTO), including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.

• Company-paid life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Assistance with professional licensing.

• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.