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I&C Commissioning Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

... and automation. This role has clear ownership of I&C and controls execution scope and does not ... Commission SCADA systems: verify communications architecture, tag configuration, operator display ...

Controls Engineer, III

Warminster, PA

$83K - $107K/yr

... automation equipment /processes. This position serves as a technical expert, provides guidance to ... Develop, test, troubleshoot, modify, and commission SCADA and GE Proficy HMI/SCADA (iFIX) control ...

SCADA Programmer

San Antonio, TX ยท On-site +1

$90K - $105K/yr

Design and commission automation and SCADA systems including databases and database interfaces, data analytics and reporting, scripting (Python, VB, etc.) and general programming * Support SCADA ...

Controls Engineer

Plainwell, MI ยท On-site

$80K - $130K/yr

For more than 20 years, we've delivered complete automation and control system solutions across the ... Design, program, test, and commission control systems using PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms

SCADA Engineer

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$74K - $148K/yr

Develop and customize automation workflows through scripting (Python, JavaScript, or Ignition ... Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered ...

The SCADA Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, installing, and testing ... commission Remote Terminal Units (RTU's), Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC's) & Human ...

Commission systems onsite and ensure proper operation under real-world conditions * Diagnose and ... Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation Logix platforms or similar PLC systems * Solid ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for commission scada automation in the United States is $107,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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ConfigUSA

Bellevue, WA โ€ข Remote

Contractor

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Purpose: Implement and maintain real-time SCADA infrastructure integrated with GE ADMS / EMS.
Core Responsibilities
Commission and configure SCADA servers, historian, and comm front ends.
Integrate RTUs, IEDs, PMUs using IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, ICCP TASE.2 protocols.
Design and validate point databases, RTU maps, control points, analog scaling, alarm thresholds.
Coordinate with field engineers for RTU testing and FAT/SAT.
Implement redundancy, failover, and disaster-recovery schemes.
Monitor system performance and latency, apply OS/patch management.
Support cybersecurity hardening (firewalls, certificate management, NERC CIP baseline).
Critical Skills
GE SCADA / Proficy Historian / Grid OS RT
Communication protocols (IEC 101/104, DNP3, ICCP)
Networking & cybersecurity (VPN, firewalls, TLS, PKI)
Scripting: Python / Shell for automation
Real-time OS / server tuning (Windows Server 2019, RHEL 8)
Hands-on with SEL RTAC, Siemens SICAM, ABB RTUs preferred
Preferred Background
5โ€“10 yrs SCADA integration / commissioning
Electrical / Instrumentation background
GE Digital EMS / ADMS certification desirable
Cross-Functional & Soft Skills
Familiarity with GE GridOS, ADMS, DERMS, EMS, Smallworld lifecycle and DevOps tools
Knowledge of CIM standards, IEC 61850, IEC 61970/61968
Hands-on with JIRA, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, ServiceNow
Strong documentation and communication for customer interaction
Understanding of utility domain, OT/IT integration, cybersecurity, and change control
Agile / DevOps project delivery experience preferred
Pre-Screening Questions
Which communication protocols have you configured or troubleshot (IEC 101/104, DNP3, ICCP)?
โ†’ Expect details on mapping, polling intervals, and event confirmation logic.
Describe how redundancy and failover are implemented between primary and backup SCADA servers.
โ†’ Expect hot-standby, mirrored DB, watchdog, and heartbeat mechanisms.
How do you secure SCADA communications in compliance with NERC CIP?
โ†’ Expect firewall zoning, TLS/PKI, certificate management, user segregation.
When analog data stops updating from an RTU, what is your step-by-step troubleshooting approach?
โ†’ Expect methodical network-protocol-application sequence.
Describe your scripting or automation experience for configuration or monitoring (Python/Shell).
โ†’ Expect hands-on examplesโ€”config validation, log parsing, or polling tests.