SCADA Analyst

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a SCADA Analyst to support our client in New Albany, Ohio. This onsite role supports critical systems that monitor and control the electric distribution and transmission grid.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Overtime: As needed
• Travel: ~5% (primarily for meetings in Gahanna)
• Work Setting: Onsite, 5 days per week

The SCADA Analyst provides technical support for Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems used in Distribution and Transmission Operations. This role requires adaptability, strong problem‑solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous system improvement.

Support and maintain DMS/EMS/SCADA systems and related technical infrastructure. Key duties include:

Providing guidance and support to less experienced analysts.

• Training junior analysts on tools, equipment, and software.
• Ensuring reliable operation of DMS/EMS/SCADA systems.
• Improving system performance, reliability, and data quality.
• Maintaining real‑time data interfaces.
• Developing and enhancing DMS/EMS/SCADA tools and software.
• Keeping system tools and technologies up to date.
• Building and maintaining custom online one‑line displays.
• Modeling, testing, and commissioning RTUs.
• Building and maintaining system models.
• Recommending and defining internal DMS/EMS/SCADA standards.
• Supporting Human Performance Initiative requirements and SCADA‑related KPIs.

Assist Protection & Control Engineering (PCE) with SCADA standards, troubleshooting, and project support. Scoping small to medium SCADA projects with limited supervision.

• Identifying process or tool issues and recommending improvements.
• Completing complex RPA tasks and RTU configurations (legacy and modern systems).
• Expanding knowledge of communication technologies (async, sync, etc.).
• Supporting stakeholders with common SCADA‑related issues.
• Completing alarm and basic I/O settings for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Implementing standards with limited guidance.
• Assisting senior staff with SCADA compliance items.

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical field.
• OR
• High school diploma + two years of related military or electric utility technical experience.
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree + one year of DMS/EMS/SCADA experience (may qualify for this level).

• 3 years DMS/EMS/SCADA experience with an associate degree.
• 5 years experience with a high school diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree holders must also meet the DMS/EMS/SCADA experience requirements.

• Application development.
• Operating system support.
• Computer system administration.
• Database technologies/support.

• Strong understanding of operational practices related to supported equipment and software.
• Excellent communication, organization, facilitation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with SCADA systems (required).
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Willingness to provide after‑hours EMS/SCADA support.
• Ability to learn and apply the client’s current technologies.
• Basic understanding of Protection & Control applications and their impact on SCADA.
• Willingness to learn substation equipment with guidance from senior team members.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with a company match; paid holidays and vacations; tuition reimbursement.