[Hiring] Lead SCADA Engineer @Smart Tech Contracting, LLC

Role Description

The Lead SCADA Engineer – Level IV is a senior technical authority responsible for SCADA system architecture, development, and technical quality across multiple mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role is intentionally broad and platform-agnostic, designed to attract senior engineers with deep experience in SCADA systems, supervisory control, system integration, and control-system development.

• Define and maintain SCADA system architecture, development standards, and best practices.
• Establish design intent for supervisory control systems, including data modeling, alarm strategy, graphics philosophy, and system performance expectations.
• Lead development of SCADA code, scripts, templates, and reusable components where appropriate.
• Ensure SCADA systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long‑term operational needs.
• Provide technical governance across multiple projects and platforms.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience engineering SCADA control systems in mission-critical, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing SCADA systems, not just configuring them.
• Strong understanding of SCADA architecture and data modeling.
• Alarm management and HMI/graphics philosophy.
• System integration and communications.
• Commissioning workflows, IST, and live cutovers.
• Proven ability to review, critique, and improve complex control system implementations.
• Ability to operate as a technical authority without direct people management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable supporting multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer.
• Ability to move through offices, job sites, control rooms, and equipment spaces as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move tools or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.
• Limited (up to 30%), targeted travel for FAT, IST, commissioning strategy, or critical issue resolution.
• Willingness to support extended hours during major commissioning or cutover events as needed.
• Domestic travel required as project needs dictate; valid REAL ID or passport required.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, Computer, Mechanical) or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and demonstrated, hands-on engineering experience will be considered.
• Relevant industry certifications or advanced technical training are a plus but not required.
• Preferred: SCADA platform certifications (e.g., Ignition Gold, AVEVA/Wonderware, Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent).
• Ongoing professional development in control systems, automation, or mission-critical infrastructure.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.