Senior SCADA/DCS Engineer

Job Summary:

The Senior SCADA/DCS Engineer at the Senior Level is a technical authority and project leader responsible for the end-to-end design, deployment, and optimization of industrial SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems) platforms. This role combines hands-on engineering expertise with strategic planning and team mentorship to deliver robust, scalable, and cyber-secure automation systems in critical industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

System Architecture & Design

• Lead the architectural design of large-scale SCADA/DCS systems across multiple sites or enterprise operations.

• Specify hardware/software requirements and network topologies for high-availability systems.

• Ensure redundancy, failover, and system uptime strategies are in place and tested.

Programming & Integration

• Develop and optimize control logic, HMI/SCADA interfaces, and alarm management systems using platforms like:

  • DCS: Siemens PCS 7, ABB 800xA, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell Experion

  • SCADA: Ignition, AVEVA System Platform, GE iFIX, Rockwell FactoryTalk

• Integrate field devices, PLCs, RTUs, and I/O using industrial protocols (OPC UA, Profibus, Modbus, EtherNet/IP).

• Support advanced features: batch automation, historian configuration, remote access, and analytics integration.

Technical Leadership & Project Execution

• Lead full lifecycle projects (requirements → design → commissioning → support).

• Supervise FAT/SAT, site commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation.

• Coordinate with vendors, EPC contractors, and internal teams across disciplines.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and integrators.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Implement and enforce cybersecurity practices per ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, and internal standards.

• Ensure systems meet industry regulations (e.g., GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, SIL compliance, IEC 61511).

• Maintain robust documentation: P&IDs, architecture diagrams, configuration logs, and change control records.

Digitalization & Future-Ready Solutions

• Lead SCADA/DCS modernization or migration projects from legacy platforms.

• Integrate SCADA/DCS systems with MES, ERP, cloud analytics, and IIoT solutions.

• Champion digital transformation initiatives in manufacturing, utilities, or energy sectors.

Key Focus Areas:

• Enterprise SCADA/DCS Strategy

• Project Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Cybersecurity Integration

• Alarm Management & System Optimization

• Compliance & Risk Management

• Industry 4.0 Enablement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in SCADA/DCS systems engineering.

• Proven leadership in delivering complex automation/control projects.

• Expert in at least one major SCADA and DCS platform.

• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and networking.

• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and team collaboration skills.

• Willingness to travel for system commissioning and audits (as needed).