SCADA Engineer

Ardurra • Huntsville, AL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Ardurra is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL! Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients. Here you will have the opportunity to join our growing SCADA team where you can contribute to some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects! As a SCADA Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, installation, testing, troubleshooting and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) hardware and software, including HMI and PLC programming used primarily on specialty projects the water and wastewater industry.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of hands-on experience in programming, development, installation, testing, configuration, validation and troubleshooting of SCADA systems, preferably in water and wastewater projects.
• Strong knowledge of network communication protocols (e.g., Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet IP, DNP3) used in SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of process control systems and components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to travel to project sites and conduct SCADA field services.
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in PLC programming with systems such as Allen Bradley Compact Logix and Control Logix, Schneider Electric Modicon and SCADAPack, Siemens Simatic S7 1200 and 1500 series, and CTI, is a plus.
• Proficiency in HMI programming with software platforms such as VTScada, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, AVEVA System Platform/InTouch (Wonderware), Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens WinCC, ICONIC, GE iFix, or similar is preferred.
• The following Certification/Training are considered a plus: Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley Control Logix Programming Certificate, RSLogix5000 training, VTScada training certificate, Siemens S7 programming certificate, Wonderware training certificates, GE iFix training certificate.

Responsibilities

• Will work in the field on project sites to develop, install, configure, and maintain SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues in SCADA equipment and related components.
• Perform routine system upgrades and patches to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate new SCADA technologies and features into existing systems.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and provide technical support as needed.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
• Lead and coordinate SCADA/field equipment troubleshooting and support verification of field data to the SCADA system.
• Work with the SCADA vendor to troubleshoot, identify, and resolve communication integration issues.
• Provide reports for each project site visit, detailing work performed, and issues addressed.
• Conduct field inspections and site visits to verify existing conditions and determine project feasibility.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• rich benefits programs
• nurture a family-like culture
• work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun
• developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program
• people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree