Lead SCADA Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

Smart Tech Contracting$100K – $120K per yearUnited States only

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Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance.

Complex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high-stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything.

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

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SCADA Architecture, Standards, & Development (40%)
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.
Project-Level Technical Leadership (25%)
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.
Quality, Risk, & Commissioning Support (20%)
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.
Mentorship & Technical Development (15%)
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.
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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

Lead SCADA Engineer - Critical Infrastructure

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JOB SUMMARY

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TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS

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