Lead SCADA Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

SmartTech Contracting LLC • Remote (United States), TX

7d • $99,750 - $120,225 • Remote

About The Position

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. The Lead SCADA Engineer sets technical direction, establishes development standards, and ensures scalable, secure, and reliable SCADA solutions that support complex, high-availability environments (data centers, utilities, industrial infrastructure, mission-critical facilities).

Requirements

• 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
• Strong understanding of alarm management and HMI/graphics philosophy
• Strong understanding of system integration and communications
• Strong understanding of 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
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles
• 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

Nice To Haves

• SCADA platform certifications (e.g., Ignition Gold, AVEVA/Wonderware, Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent)
• Ongoing professional development in control systems, automation, or mission-critical infrastructure

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as senior technical lead for SCADA systems across multiple concurrent projects.
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Leadership during planning, sequencing, and commissioning strategy development.
• Translate operational requirements into high‑level SCADA system solutions.
• Identify technical risks early and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Act as escalation point for complex integration, development, or commissioning challenges.
• Review and approve SCADA system designs, configurations, and development approaches.
• Perform peer reviews of SCADA configurations, scripts, and logic developed by others.
• Validate alignment with standards, cybersecurity considerations, and design intent.
• Support FAT, IST, commissioning, and live system cutovers as a senior technical authority.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving critical system issues during high‑risk events.
• Mentor mid‑ and senior‑level engineers through technical review, guidance, and coaching.
• Support development of internal documentation, standards, and training materials.
• Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellence.
• Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior