Lead SCADA Engineer – Critical Infrastructure

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $99.8k - $120.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👷 Infrastructure Engineer

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SmartTech

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2 - 10 employees

Founded 2014

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

💼 Consulting

B2B • Enterprise • Consulting

SmartTech is a Cairo-based digital transformation and IT services company (founded 2013) that provides web and mobile development, e‑commerce platforms, enterprise software implementations and outsourcing. They offer solutions such as CRM, ERP (including Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics), ECM, Facility Management System (FMS), enterprise content and e‑commerce storefronts, plus services in BI, QA, and cloud (AWS). SmartTech also provides training and staffing/outsourcing (DotNet, Java, consultants) and positions itself as a partner for enterprises to build online stores and deliver custom software solutions.

📋 Description

• 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 • 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 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 • Validate alignment with standards, cybersecurity considerations, and design intent • Support FAT, IST, commissioning, and live system cutovers as a senior technical authority • Diagnose and resolve 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 • Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget • Perform other related duties as assigned

🎯 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 • Strong understanding of SCADA architecture and data modeling • Strong understanding of alarm management and HMI/graphics philosophy • Strong understanding of system integration and communications • Strong understanding of 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 communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders • Comfortable supporting multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while working on a computer • Ability to move through offices, job sites, control rooms, and equipment spaces as needed • Ability to occasionally lift or move tools or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds • Valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles • Willingness to support extended hours during major commissioning or cutover events as needed • Domestic travel required as project needs dictate • Valid REAL ID or passport required • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Controls, Automation, Computer, Mechanical) or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and demonstrated, hands-on engineering experience will be considered • Relevant industry certifications or advanced technical training are a plus but not required • Preferred (Not Required): SCADA platform certifications (e.g., Ignition Gold, AVEVA/Wonderware, Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent) • Ongoing professional development in control systems, automation, or mission-critical infrastructure

🏖️ 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