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DNOW L.P.

Senior SCADA Engineer

Midland, TX · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

The Senior SCADA Engineer is responsible for operating, supporting, and enhancing an industrial ... Strong experience with Ignition SCADA in a production environment. * Ability to obtain Ignition ...

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Ignition/SCADA Architect

East Granby, CT · On-site

$63.50 - $81.75/hr

Collaborate with offshore engineering teams and lead project delivery. Must Have Technical ... Ignition Gold Certification. * Hands-on experience architecting and designing control/SCADA systems ...

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Ignition Scada Controls Engineer

Haskell, TX · Remote

$58 - $80/hr

Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer THIS IS A REMOTE WITH TRAVEL AS NEEDED FOR COMMISSIONING The Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer designs and develops modern control system interfaces and infrastructure ...

Actalent

Ignition Scada Controls Engineer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$58 - $80/hr

Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer THIS IS A REMOTE WITH TRAVEL AS NEEDED FOR COMMISSIONING The Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer designs and develops modern control system interfaces and infrastructure ...

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SCADA Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

SUMMARY The SCADA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance ... The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with Ignition and GeoSCADA platforms, PLC ...

United Airlines

SCADA Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$74K - $148K/yr

Design, implement, and maintain SCADA solutions using Ignition, focusing on Vision and Perspective ... engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data ...

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SCADA Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

SUMMARY The SCADA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, maintenance ... The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with Ignition and GeoSCADA platforms, PLC ...

Warehouse Fixers

SCADA Developer

Hutchins, TX · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Lineage Logistics is hiring a SCADA Developer at our Dallas-area cold chain network operations ... You will develop Ignition SCADA applications for monitoring refrigeration and automation systems ...

Longroad Energy

SCADA Engineer

Job Purpose Reporting to the Manager of SCADA, the SCADA Engineer develops and supports Longroad ... LongView development work centers on Ignition-based views, dashboards, KPIs, and workflows for the ...

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SCADA Engineer - Ignition

Livonia, MI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

We're currently looking for a SCADA Engineer - Ignition to join our growing team of engineering and ergonomics professionals. The right candidate will apply the principles of IIoT development and ...

CLX Engineering

SCADA Engineer

Sanford, FL · On-site

The CLX Engineering SCADA Engineer is responsible for developing, configuring, and supporting ... Must be able to build, configure, and deploy industrial SCADA solutions in Ignition, FactoryTalk ...

CLX Engineering

SCADA Engineer

Sanford, FL

$70K - $110K/yr

Description The CLX Engineering SCADA Engineer is responsible for developing, configuring, and ... Must be able to build, configure, and deploy industrial SCADA solutions in Ignition, FactoryTalk ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for ignition scada engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ignition Scada Engineer vs PLC Programmer?

AspectIgnition Scada EngineerPLC Programmer
Primary FocusDesigning and implementing SCADA systems using Ignition softwareProgramming and configuring PLCs for automation processes
Required SkillsSCADA software, HMI design, networking, scriptingPLC programming languages (ladder logic), hardware knowledge
Work EnvironmentIndustrial facilities, control rooms, automation projectsManufacturing plants, automation systems, control panels
CertificationsIgnition certifications, industrial automation credentialsPLC programming certifications, hardware certifications

Both roles are integral to industrial automation but focus on different aspects. Ignition Scada Engineers primarily develop and maintain SCADA systems for monitoring and control, while PLC Programmers focus on programming the hardware controllers that execute automation tasks. Understanding these differences helps employers and professionals identify the right skill set for specific automation projects.

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Infographic showing various Ignition Scada Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,752 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Senior SCADA Engineer

Midland, TX • On-site

DNOW L.P.
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$102K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service.

START YOUR CAREER NOW.

The Senior SCADA Engineer is responsible for operating, supporting, and enhancing an industrial SCADA platform that supports critical energy operations. This role works across the full industrial data stack, including PLC generated field data, messaging infrastructure, databases, and Ignition applications, to ensure system reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. The Senior SCADA Engineer plays a key role in maintaining platform stability, troubleshooting complex issues, supporting customers, and helping scale the platform as the business continues to grow.

Job Responsibilities

  • Monitor, maintain, and support the health, reliability, and performance of the SCADA platform and supporting infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot system issues, performance bottlenecks, data integrity concerns, and operational incidents.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues.
  • Develop and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident response processes.
  • Create and improve standard operating procedures, operational documentation, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Serve as a technical escalation point for customer-reported issues and operational support needs.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve platform functionality, reliability, and scalability.
  • Develop and maintain scripts, automation, and tooling using Python and SQL.
  • Support database optimization, data pipelines, and backend integrations.
  • Design and maintain standardized PLC-to-SCADA data structures, naming conventions, and templates.
  • Support integration and troubleshooting of PLCs, IIoT devices, MQTT, Sparkplug B, OPC UA, and Modbus communications.
  • Contribute to operational standards, best practices, and the growth of the SCADA operations function.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on SCADA integration, development, or support experience.
  • Strong experience with Ignition SCADA in a production environment.
  • Ability to obtain Ignition Gold Certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
  • Proficiency writing and troubleshooting SQL queries.
  • Experience with Python or other modern programming languages.
  • Working knowledge of MQTT, Sparkplug B, OPC UA, Modbus, and industrial networking concepts.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based server environments.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex systems across hardware, networks, databases, and applications.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to document technical processes and system architecture.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary + bonus
  • 401(k)/ Retirement savings
  • Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
  • Career growth
  • Paid vacation/holidays

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