Lead SCADA Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

Lead SCADA Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

As a master system integrator (MSI), Smart Tech Contracting excels in streamlining complex building automation system (BAS) and technology integrations, offering a comprehensive turnkey package that includes DDC, PLC, and SCADA solutions.

We offer systems design, graphical standards development, central plant optimization (CPO), enterprise-level energy and operational monitoring, and robust alarming solutions. Our expertise in hyperscale and colocation data center integrations ensures seamless, efficient operations vital in today's data-driven world.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Position Title: Lead SCADA Engineer – Critical Infrastructure

Position Location: Remote – United States; limited project-based travel required

(On-site presence primarily for design reviews, FAT, IST, commissioning strategy, or critical technical escalations)

The Lead SCADA Engineer – Level IV is a senior technical authority responsible for SCADA system architecture, development, and technical quality across multiple mission-critical infrastructure projects.

This role is intentionally broad and platform-agnostic. It is designed to attract senior engineers with deep experience in SCADA systems, supervisory control, system integration, and control-system development, not narrow PLC specialists tied to a single platform or methodology.

The Lead SCADA Engineer sets technical direction, establishes development standards, and ensures scalable, secure, and reliable SCADA solutions that support complex, high-availability environments (data centers, utilities, industrial infrastructure, mission-critical facilities).

• Define and maintain SCADA system architecture, development standards, and best practices.
• Establish design intent for supervisory control systems, including data modeling, alarm strategy, graphics philosophy, and system performance expectations.
• Lead development of SCADA code, scripts, templates, and reusable components where appropriate.
• Ensure SCADA systems are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long‑term operational needs.
• Provide technical governance across multiple projects and platforms.

• Serve as senior technical lead for SCADA systems across multiple concurrent projects.
• Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Leadership during planning, sequencing, and commissioning strategy development.
• Translate operational requirements into high‑level SCADA system solutions.
• Identify technical risks early and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Act as escalation point for complex integration, development, or commissioning challenges.
• Review and approve SCADA system designs, configurations, and development approaches.
• Perform peer reviews of SCADA configurations, scripts, and logic developed by others.
• Validate alignment with standards, cybersecurity considerations, and design intent.
• Support FAT, IST, commissioning, and live system cutovers as a senior technical authority.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving critical system issues during high‑risk events.

• Mentor mid‑ and senior‑level engineers through technical review, guidance, and coaching.
• Support development of internal documentation, standards, and training materials.
• Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellence.

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

• 6-8+ years of experience engineering SCADA control systems in mission-critical, industrial, or infrastructure environments
• Demonstrated experience designing and developing SCADA systems, not just configuring them
• Strong understanding of:
• SCADA architecture and data modeling
• Alarm management and HMI/graphics philosophy
• System integration and communications
• Commissioning workflows, IST, and live cutovers
• Proven ability to review, critique, and improve complex control system implementations
• Ability to operate as a technical authority without direct people management
• Strong…