Mid Level SCADA Engineer

Aitheras•Brooklyn, NY

1d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The SCADA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that monitor and control critical industrial processes. A key focus for this role is supporting municipal water and wastewater-treatment facilities , so prior experience with water/wastewater process control is highly desired. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize plant operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and introduce new technologies that boost reliability, cybersecurity, and overall system performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Control Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
1-3 years designing and supporting SCADA systems for water or wastewater-treatment plants or other continuous-process utilities.
Hands-on work with AVEVA System Platform
Allen-Bradley programming experience
Field startup/commissioning of process instrumentation (flow meters, level transmitters, AUMA/SIPOS valve actuators, VFDs).
Strong understanding of biological nutrient removal (BNR), aeration control, pump-station automation, and distributed telemetry networks.
Proficiency in SCADA-related programming/scripting (C#, VB.NET, Python, SQL, JavaScript for web HMIs).
Solid grasp of industrial protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, Profibus/Profinet, OPC UA/DA, MQTT/Sparkplug-B.
Networking fundamentals: managed Ethernet switches, VLANs, cellular/fiber backhaul, virtual private networks, and fail-over redundancy.
Cyber-secure architecture design per ISA/IEC 62443 and AWWA G430/G200 guidelines.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting ability; comfortable working in live plant environments.
Clear, concise communication with operators, consultants, and municipal stakeholders.
Ability to balance multiple projects, travel to facilities across the NYC metro area, and respond to off-hours emergencies when required.

Nice To Haves

ISA / IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate, Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), PE (Control Systems) licensure, or NICET Industrial Instrumentation.

Responsibilities

System Design & Development Design, configure, and maintain SCADA architectures for water & wastewater plants (lift stations, pump stations, clarifiers, digesters, dechlorination skids, etc.).
Develop HMI/GUI screens that clearly represent process equipment such as influent pumps, aeration blowers, UV disinfection banks, sludge press lines, and chemical-feed skids.
Integrate SCADA platforms with Allen-Bradley PLCs/RTUs Installation & Commissioning Oversee field installation, I/O check-out, loop calibration, and full functional testing at treatment plants and remote sites.
Validate process-control logic for flow pacing, PID aeration control, pump VFD ramping, and wet-well level sequencing.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Perform routine firmware upgrades, tag database modifications, and network-switch patching in accordance with AWWA and ISA/IEC 62443 guidance.
Diagnose sensor issues (e.g., pH, DO, ORP, turbidity), telemetry faults (cellular, fiber, licensed radio), and PLC/RTU failures, restoring systems to minimize plant downtime.
Documentation & Reporting Produce P&IDs, network topologies, and control narratives; maintain redlines/as-builts.
Generate regulatory and operational reports (flow totals, chemical-feed rates, SCADA alarm histories) to support DEC/EPA compliance.
Collaboration & Support Coordinate with process, mechanical, and electrical engineers, integrators, and plant operators to ensure seamless system performance.
Train plant staff on alarm management, trending, and basic HMI navigation.
Compliance & Standards Ensure all designs adhere to NYC DEP, NYS DEC, and EPA wastewater regulations, NFPA 820 electrical safety, and ISA 101 HMI, ISA 18.2 alarm-management standards.
Implement defense-in-depth cybersecurity measures (network segmentation, firewall rule-sets, VPN, multifactor authentication).