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Senior Automation Engineer (SCADA)

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Job description: We are seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer with a strong electrical and panel-building background. This is a hands-on, client-facing senior engineering role supporting water/wastewater, utility, and critical infrastructure clients across the NYC region. You'll lead design and implementation of Allen-Bradley-based control systems, from panel layout through SCADA integration and commissioning. Key Responsibilities
  • Lead design, build, and commissioning of industrial control panels (UL 508A standards) for SCADA and process control applications.
  • Develop and maintain PLC programs on Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500).
  • Engineer electrical schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent.
  • Integrate field instrumentation, VFDs, motor starters, network switches, and I/O with
SCADA HMI
platforms (AVEVA / Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or Ignition).
  • Conduct FAT, SAT, loop checks, and on-site commissioning at client facilities.
  • Support OT network architecture, including industrial Ethernet, ICCP where applicable, and segmentation/cybersecurity best practices (NIST 800-82, IEC 62443 awareness).
  • Mentor junior engineers and panel technicians; review designs and red-line drawings
  • Interface directly with client engineering, operations, and project management teams. Required Qualifications
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • (or closely related discipline).
  • 10-12 years of progressive experience in industrial controls, SCADA, or panel engineering.
  • Deep hands-on expertise with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
  • PLC and HMI platforms.
  • Demonstrated panel-building experience to UL 508A; ability to read, mark up, and produce electrical schematics.
  • Strong working knowledge of
NEC, NFPA
70E, and grounding/bonding for control panels.
  • Experience commissioning systems in live industrial environments (water/wastewater, power, manufacturing, or similar).
  • Based in or willing to relocate to the NYC metro area; able to work on-site at client locations across the five boroughs and surrounding region. Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AVEVA / OSIsoft PI, Wonderware, or Ignition SCADA stacks.
  • Familiarity with Dell VxRail or virtualized SCADA infrastructure.
  • Palo Alto or comparable OT firewall exposure.
  • PE license (NY) or EIT track toward PE
  • UL 508A MTR certification.
  • Prior work on municipal water/wastewater SCADA modernization projects.
Work Location:
Hybrid Pay:
$75.00
  • $85.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Experience:
HMI Software:
3 years (Required)
PLC:
3 years (Required)
Wonderware:
3 years (Required)
Wastewater:
1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
AVEVA (Preferred)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in College Point, NY