PLC/SCADA Software Engineering Manager – Critical Infrastructure

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November 25

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Smart Tech Contracting, LLC

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B2B • Enterprise • Energy

Smart Tech Contracting, LLC is a master systems integrator and turnkey technology contractor specializing in building automation systems (BAS), DDC, PLC, SCADA, and EPMS solutions for mission-critical facilities. The company provides systems design, graphical standards, central plant optimization, enterprise energy and operational monitoring, and software services (APIs, analytics, digital twins) alongside national construction, installation, and 24/7 service and maintenance support for hyperscale and colocation data centers, telecom, and other critical infrastructure clients.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2025

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

⚡ Energy

📋 Description

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of PLC engineers and SCADA software developers supporting critical infrastructure projects. • Manage resource planning and hiring plans, workload distribution, and performance reviews to ensure optimal team performance. • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture with a focus on mission-critical reliability, quality, and continuous improvement. • Develop training programs on PLC programming, SCADA development, and cybersecurity best practices specific to critical infrastructure. • Establish and enforce engineering standards for PLC and SCADA programming, configuration, networking, and cybersecurity in critical infrastructure environments. • Approve technical designs, ladder logic, control narratives, scripts, database structures, and operator interface configurations. • Maintain reusable code libraries and programming templates optimized for mission-critical applications. • Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and owner-specific requirements (e.g., Uptime Institute Tier III/IV, NFPA 70E, IEEE 3004). • Align engineering deliverables with project schedules, budgets, and strict reliability targets for critical infrastructure facilities. • Serve as the technical escalation point for complex PLC and SCADA issues during factory acceptance testing, site commissioning, and integrated systems testing. • Develop optimized build sequences and be on-site as needed for critical project milestones. • Lead client and stakeholder technical discussions to ensure project alignment and successful handover. • Implement process improvements to reduce commissioning times, enhance operational uptime, and strengthen cybersecurity posture. • Track engineering productivity, utilization, and key performance metrics using ERP and project management platforms. • Provide portfolio-level technical and operational reports to senior leadership. • Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget • Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Knowledge of ICS cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance standards. • Strong knowledge of ICS communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, BACnet, Modbus, OPC, OPC-UA, MQTT, REST API). • Knowledge of networking, redundancy, and cybersecurity strategies for mission-critical systems (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, RSTP). • Cross-Disciplinary Technical Expertise (BAS, EPMS, ICS) • Skilled in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Rockwell) and SCADA development (Ignition, AVEVA, Siemens WinCC, or similar). • Skilled in scripting (Python, structured text) and database integration (SQL). • Proven track record delivering automation for high-availability facilities such as hyperscale data centers, utilities, or industrial manufacturing. • Skilled in delivering mission-critical automation with compliance assurance. • Skilled in strategic project and resource management. • Skilled in leading PLC & SCADA engineering teams for critical infrastructure. • Skilled in mentoring and developing individuals and teams. • Ability to provide cross-disciplinary technical leadership. • Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation

🏖️ Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option) • Dental and vision plans • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26 • 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option • PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year • Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents • Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage • Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance • Paid parental leave after one year of employment