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Woodard & Curran

SCADA Services Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

Regional travel up to 50-70% (mostly day trips), with occasional overnight stays required depending ... Rapidly diagnose and resolve SCADA, HMI, historian, PLC, network, and process-control-related ...

Aquaamerica

SCADA Technician

Richmond, VA

... SCADA systems. This position requires the ability to work independently and take projects from ... Occasional overnight travel may be required. * Must be available for emergency response including ...

Woodard & Curran

SCADA Services Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

Regional travel up to 50-70% (mostly day trips), with occasional overnight stays required depending ... Rapidly diagnose and resolve SCADA, HMI, historian, PLC, network, and process-control-related ...

Energy transfer

Specialist - IT SCADA

Houston, TX · On-site

Energy Transfer is seeking a SCADA Specialist to perform real time SCADA system support and ... Occasional overnight travel may be required. * Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing ...

Energy Transfer

Specialist - IT SCADA

Houston, TX

Energy Transfer is seeking a SCADA Specialist to perform real time SCADA system support and ... Occasional overnight travel may be required. * Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing ...

Woodard & Curran

SCADA Services Engineer

Boston, MA

Regional travel up to 50-70% (mostly day trips), with occasional overnight stays required depending ... Rapidly diagnose and resolve SCADA, HMI, historian, PLC, network, and process-control-related ...

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How much do overnight scada jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight scada in the United States is $17.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Overnight SCADA Operators, and how can they effectively manage them?

Overnight SCADA Operators often face challenges such as responding to unexpected system alarms, managing fatigue during late hours, and ensuring effective communication with daytime teams. To manage these, operators should develop strong troubleshooting skills, adhere to scheduled breaks to maintain alertness, and keep thorough logs to facilitate smooth handovers. Proactively engaging in regular training and staying updated on system protocols also helps in quickly resolving issues and maintaining system reliability during overnight shifts.

What does an Overnight SCADA operator do?

An Overnight SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) operator monitors and controls industrial systems remotely during nighttime hours. They ensure the continuous and safe operation of equipment, respond to system alarms, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Their role is crucial in industries like utilities, oil and gas, and manufacturing to maintain 24/7 system reliability and prevent costly downtime.

What is the difference between Overnight Scada vs Night Shift Control Room Operator?

AspectOvernight ScadaNight Shift Control Room Operator
CertificationsTypically requires SCADA system training, technical certificationsRequires control room operation certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentMonitoring industrial systems remotely, often in a control centerOn-site control room, direct supervision of operations
Industry UsageCommon in utilities, manufacturing, energy sectorsCommon in power plants, manufacturing plants, facilities management

Overnight Scada roles focus on remote monitoring and control of industrial systems during night hours, often requiring technical SCADA system knowledge. Night Shift Control Room Operators work on-site, directly managing operations in a control room environment. Both roles are essential in industrial sectors but differ mainly in work setting and specific certifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Overnight SCADA Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Overnight SCADA Operator, you need a solid understanding of industrial control systems, strong analytical skills, and often a background in electrical, mechanical, or process operations. Familiarity with SCADA software platforms, alarm management tools, and sometimes certifications such as ISA or CompTIA are typically required. Attention to detail, quick decision-making, and effective communication are standout soft skills for monitoring systems and coordinating responses. These abilities are crucial for ensuring uninterrupted operation, rapid troubleshooting, and maintaining safety during overnight shifts.
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Infographic showing various Overnight Scada job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 17% Full Time, 79% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,523 per year, or $17.1 per hour.
SCADA Services Engineer

SCADA Services Engineer

Woodard & Curran

Boston, MA • Remote

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. 


We are seeking a service-oriented SCADA Services Engineer with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent customer-facing skills, and proven hands-on experience supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and their underlying PLCs and control panels. In this role you will be the go-to technical expert for a diverse installed base of SCADA systems including Inductive Automation (Ignition), Rockwell Automation (FactoryTalk), Wonderware, iFix, VTSCADA and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms. Day-to-day responsibilities include remote and on-site troubleshooting, break/fix support, system optimization, patch management, and implementing upgrades and enhancements on existing systems across projects of varying size and complexity. This is a customer-facing, service-focused position that requires a proactive mindset: anticipating issues before they escalate, resolving problems efficiently, and maximizing system uptime and performance while making the best use of available resources. You will regularly interact with end-users, plant operators, and internal teams to diagnose issues, explain technical concepts clearly, and deliver sustainable solutions.
 
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this job opening.
 
 
Who are we looking for:
 
The successful candidate will join a strong team of motivated professionals who provide ongoing support and lifecycle services for municipal and industrial water and wastewater clients. You will be the primary technical resource for service contracts, maintenance agreements, and post-implementation support of medium to large SCADA installations (both standalone and multidisciplinary systems). Strong communication skills are essential, as you will interface daily with operators, plant managers, IT/OT teams, and other stakeholders. Ideal candidates are eager to deepen their expertise in supported platforms and expand into related areas such as industrial networking and OT cybersecurity.
 
Offering Flexible Remote/Hybrid Work/Onsite Schedule: Hybrid work schedule (consisting of office, remote, and onsite, pending project needs)
 
 
This position is eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus.
 
 
Travel & Physical Requirements:
 
This position involves regular travel to client facilities (typically within driving distance) for on-site troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, system upgrades, emergency response, and scheduled service visits. Regional travel up to 50–70% (mostly day trips), with occasional overnight stays required depending on call-out needs and multi-day service work.
 
- Must be physically able to lift and carry 40 lbs repeatedly
- Comfortable working from heights (ladders, scissor lifts, platforms) and in confined spaces
- Able to safely work on live control panels while wearing proper arc flash PPE and following NFPA 70E protocols
- Candidate must maintain a valid driver’s license with no major infractions
- Candidate must maintain a valid REAL ID driver’s license or other TSA-approved identification
What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:
  • Rapidly diagnose and resolve SCADA, HMI, historian, PLC, network, and process-control-related issues in live production environments at municipal and industrial water/wastewater facilities
  • Perform on-site and remote troubleshooting of SCADA communications, control system faults, instrumentation, and automation problems
  • Maintain, repair, and support existing Control Panels, PLCs (primarily Allen-Bradley), SCADA servers, workstations, and associated infrastructure
  • Support and execute field upgrades, migrations, expansions, minor updates, patches, and fixes on live systems while minimizing plant downtime
  • Perform routine system health checks, backups, disaster recovery testing, cybersecurity updates, and preventive maintenance activities
  • Remotely monitor SCADA assets and infrastructure across multiple facilities to proactively identify service degradation, maintenance needs, or potential failures
  • Manage SCADA user accounts, permissions, access controls, and security settings in compliance with client and cybersecurity requirements
  • Respond to emergency situations, provide 24/7 on-call support (rotational), and participate in rapid-response fieldwork when required
  • Thoroughly document all work including service tickets, root-cause analysis reports, as-built drawings, infrastructure inventories, and system changes
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Administrative teams, project engineers, technical managers, and account managers to ensure long-term system reliability and client satisfaction
  • Work within defined service-level agreements (SLAs), maintenance contracts, budgets, and schedules
  • Ability to work remotely from home or local facility while maintaining high availability for remote support and occasional site visits
What you will need to succeed:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Control System Design, PLC Programming, and SCADA Development
  • Experience with Ethernet IP and network switches.
  • Skilled in modifying HMIs and tuning PID loops.
  • Strong understanding of industrial power design (medium/low voltage).
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and wiring diagrams.
  • Experience installing and maintaining electrical components and systems.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and hazard recognition.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software (other PLC experience is a bonus).
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk, Schneider Wonderware, Ignition, GE Proficy iFix HMI software (other HMI package experience is a bonus).
  • Experience configuring and developing graphics for OITs such as Allen-Bradley PanelView and Automation Direct C-More.
  • Experience with automated reporting software (such as SyTech’s XLReporter and HachWims);
  • Hands-on experience configuring, interfacing with, and troubleshooting instrumentation found in the water and wastewater industry.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Computer networking experience (hardware and configuration) is a bonus
  • Experience in higher programming languages (VB, C++, Java, Python) is a bonus.
  • Water/wastewater industry experience is a bonus.
This role has the option for remote work, and the anticipated pay range is flexible, depending on factors such as the employee’s primary work location, skills, experience, and education. 
 
The anticipated pay range for this position is provided above; the final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will depend on the candidate’s experience level and a percentage-based geographic differential, considering the location where the candidate will be working. Geographic differentials recognize and reflect the cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR)

As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard & Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently.

What this means:

  • MDR applies to both you and the Company
  • Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings
  • Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement

If you are offered a position with Woodard & Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet.

\uD83D\uDD17 Review the full agreement here: Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

  • 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

  • Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
  • Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
  • Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
  • Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

  • Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
  • Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
  • Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
  • Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Workplace Information

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.

As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact.

Recruitment Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees.

 

Text Message Communication Notice:

To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”

Terms, Privacy & Use of AI in Hiring 

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g., application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.