SCADA Engineer

Ardurra is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX!

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!

Primary Function:

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.

Primary Duties: 


* 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.

Qualifications


* 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.


* 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.


* 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-...