SCADA Engineer

Job Description Executive Decisions is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer with a strong electrical and panel-building background. This is a hands-on, client-facing senior engineering role supporting water/wastewater, utility, and critical infrastructure clients across the NYC region. You'll lead design and implementation of Allen-Bradley-based control systems, from panel layout through SCADA integration and commissioning. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead design, build, and commissioning of industrial control panels (UL 508A standards) for SCADA and process control applications. - Develop and maintain PLC programs on Allen-Bradley platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500). - Engineer electrical schematics, panel layouts, BOMs, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent. - Integrate field instrumentation, VFDs, motor starters, network switches, and I/O with SCADA HMI platforms (AVEVA / Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or Ignition). - Conduct FAT, SAT, loop checks, and on-site commissioning at client facilities. - Support OT network architecture, including industrial Ethernet, ICCP where applicable, and segmentation/cybersecurity best practices (NIST 800-82, IEC 62443 awareness). - Mentor junior engineers and panel technicians; review designs and red-line drawings. - Interface directly with client engineering, operations, and project management teams. **Required Qualifications** - **M.S. in Electrical Engineering** (or closely related discipline). - **1012 years** of progressive experience in industrial controls, SCADA, or panel engineering. - Deep hands-on expertise with **Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation** PLC and HMI platforms. - Demonstrated panel-building experience to UL 508A; ability to read, mark up, and produce electrical schematics. - Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and grounding/bonding for control panels. - Experience commissioning systems in live industrial environments (water/wastewater, power, manufacturing, or similar). - Based in or willing to relocate to the NYC metro area; able to work on-site at client locations across the five boroughs and surrounding region. - U.S. work authorization without sponsorship. **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with AVEVA / OSIsoft PI, Wonderware, or Ignition SCADA stacks. - Familiarity with Dell VxRail or virtualized SCADA infrastructure. - Palo Alto or comparable OT firewall exposure. - PE license (NY) or EIT track toward PE. - UL 508A MTR certification. - Prior work on municipal water/wastewater SCADA modernization projects. Flexible work from home options available.