Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer with deep ABB DCS experience to support the design, integration, commissioning, and sustainment of mission-critical industrial control systems. This role requires hands-on expertise with ABB System 800xA, strong control systems fundamentals, and experience operating in live, regulated, brownfield environments (e.g., water/wastewater, utilities, power, or heavy industry).
The ideal candidate is technically strong, operationally disciplined, and understands that system stability, governance, and collaboration with operations are as important as engineering excellence.
Key ResponsibilitiesABB DCS / SCADA Engineering
- Design, configure, and maintain ABB System 800xA–based control and SCADA systems
- Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control logic on ABB AC 800M controllers
- Configure and support S800 / S900 I/O, remote I/O, and fieldbus integrations
- Build and maintain operator graphics, alarms, and trends within 800xA
- Support system upgrades, expansions, and lifecycle management activities
Integration & Data Systems
- Integrate ABB DCS with enterprise SCADA, HMI, and historian platforms
- Support OPC DA / OPC UA communications
- Integrate with OSIsoft / AVEVA PI System (interfaces, data quality, reliability)
- Ensure proper separation of control, supervisory, and enterprise data layers
- Participate in architecture discussions to ensure scalable, supportable designs
Commissioning & Operations Support
- Participate in FAT / SAT, loop checks, and field commissioning
- Support live plant cutovers, phased migrations, and parallel operations
- Provide post-startup stabilization and on-call operational support as required
- Work directly with operators and maintenance staff during commissioning and troubleshooting
Alarm Management & HMI Standards
- Implement and support alarm management practices (ISA-18.2 / EEMUA-191 aligned)
- Support alarm rationalization and performance monitoring
- Apply high-performance HMI principles and client graphic standards
- Assist with development and enforcement of SCADA/HMI standards
Governance, Documentation & Change Control
- Loop diagrams and I/O documentation
- As-built drawings and configuration records
- Follow formal Management of Change (MOC) and configuration control processes
- Ensure all system changes are authorized, documented, tested, and approved
- Support audits and compliance reviews as required
Required Qualifications (Must-Have)
- 7+ years of hands-on industrial control systems experience
- 5+ years of direct experience with ABB System 800xA
- Demonstrated expertise with:
- ABB control logic (FBD, ST, SFC)
- Process control fundamentals
- Interlocks, permissives, and safety concepts
- Experience working in live, 24x7 operational environments
- Ability to troubleshoot complex control and SCADA issues under pressure
Preferred / Differentiating Qualifications
- Experience in water/wastewater, utilities, power generation, or municipal infrastructure
- Brownfield modernization and phased cutover experience
- OSIsoft / AVEVA PI System integration experience
- Familiarity with OT cybersecurity concepts (IEC 62443, role-based access)
- Experience coordinating with IT, cybersecurity, and SOC teams
- ABB certifications (800xA, AC 800M, or equivalent)
Soft Skills & Professional Expectations
- Strong communication skills with operators, engineers, and leadership
- Demonstrated respect for plant ownership and operational authority
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-vendor, multi-stakeholder environments
- Disciplined approach to change management — no unauthorized changes
- Comfortable explaining complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Experience:
- Industrial control systems: 7 years (Required)
- ABB System 800xA: 5 years (Required)
- Water/wastewater, utilities, power generation: 3 years (Preferred)
- OSIsoft / AVEVA PI System integration: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11239