Remote Operations

SCADA UI/UX

Engineer

Reference

EPR009427

Posting Reference

IND1 #ZR

Location

Houston, TX, USA

Type

Full Time

Job Category

Operations

This role is part of the EthosEnergy O&M (EEOM) Performance Center team. The Performance Center is our 24/7 operations center providing remote monitoring and operational support for power generation assets, including gas, renewables, and energy storage systems.

The UI/UX Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing operator interfaces within AVEVA System Platform (OMI) to support safe, efficient, and intuitive remote plant operations. This individual will translate plant control philosophies and DCS screen standards into modern SCADA visualizations that enhance operator decision-making, reduce cognitive load, and improve reliability outcomes.

The role requires strong collaboration with Performance Center control room operators, control engineers, and software developers to deliver high-performance SCADA interfaces aligned with EEOM remote operations strategy.

This position plays a critical role in enabling our next-gen remote operations platform, directly impacting:

• Operator performance and decision-making
  
• Fleet-wide consistency and scalability
  
• Reduction in alarms, errors, and manual intervention
  
• Overall plant reliability and efficiency
  Job Responsibilities
  

SCADA UI/UX

Design & Development

Design and develop operator graphics, dashboards, and visualization templates in AVEVA System Platform (OMI)

Recreate and enhance plant DCS screens into standardized Performance Center SCADA interfaces

Apply UX best practices to improve situational awareness, alarm visibility, and operator workflow efficiency

Develop reusable object templates and graphic libraries to support scalable deployment across multiple assets User Experience Optimization

Work directly with remote operators to understand workflows, pain points, and human factors considerations

Optimize screen layouts for rapid decision-making under normal, startup, and upset conditions

Standardize visual hierarchy (color usage, alarms, trends, KPIs) across fleet-wide deployments.

Conduct usability reviews and iterative design improvements based on operator feedback. SCADA Integration & Data Visualization

Integrate SCADA graphics with underlying data models, alarms, and historian data.

Configure dynamic elements such as trends, alarms, KPIs, and conditional formatting.

Ensure consistency between UI design and backend object attributes. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with: SCADA engineers and developers, Performance Center operators, Plant SMEs and control system engineers

Support onboarding of new assets by developing graphics aligned with site-specific configurations Software Development & Continuous Improvement

Apply modern UI frameworks and design principles where applicable (e.g., React-based tools or custom web overlays if used alongside SCADA)

Support Agile development cycles, feature prioritization, and deployment

Identify opportunities to standardize and automate UI generation across sites

Required Skills / Knowledge

SCADA architecture and object models

Industrial data visualization and alarm management

Human-machine interface (HMI) design principles

Experience with at least one of the following DCS platforms: Siemens T3000, Emerson Ovation, ABB, GE Mark VI / Mark VIe

Experience designing intuitive, operator-centric interfaces in industrial environments

Familiarity with modern UI development tools (preferred): React / TypeScript / CSS, Web-based visualization tools (optional but strongly preferred)

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting remote operations centers (ROC) or centralized control rooms

Knowledge of NERC, ISO, and power plant operational workflows

Experience integrating SCADA with Historians, High performance graphics

Understanding of alarm rationalization and human factors engineering

Key Competencies:

Operator-centric thinking and usability focus

Strong collaboration with operations and engineering teams

Ability to translate complex process systems into intuitive interfaces

Continuous improvement mindset aligned with Performance Center objectives

High attention to detail in safety-critical systems

Experience

10+ years of experience in SCADA, HMI, or control system interface design.

Hands-on experience with AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware) / OMI.

Experience designing intuitive

SCADA/HMI

screens for renewable and/or thermal power generation facilities

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or demonstrated equivalent experience)

Physical Requirements

Hybrid of home office-based development and real-time collaboration with Houston based 24/7 operations team

Direct interaction with live plant data and operational environments via cyber secure methods

Houston residence is a plus

What We Offer

Supportive company culture that values its employees

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan

Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays

Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus

Personal Development & Career Succession Planning

Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.