Senior SCADA Integrator

About the role

We are hiring a Senior SCADA Integrator to lead full-lifecycle project delivery across system design, PLC/HMI programming, field commissioning, and ongoing support in Austin TX. WGI is a national engineering and professional services firm with a growing controls and automation practice. Through our acquisition of SKE, LLC, we deliver turnkey SCADA and industrial controls solutions for water, wastewater, oil and gas, and municipal clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and Engineering
  • Develop SCADA architecture, control panel designs, I/O lists, and control narratives for water/wastewater, industrial, and municipal systems
  • Specify hardware, software, and communications infrastructure; produce construction documents for permitting and construction
  • PLC and HMI Programming
    • Program Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix) using Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000/500, and CCW
    • Develop HMI/SCADA applications in VTScada, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, or Ignition
    • Configure ladder logic, function block, and structured text; document all logic for client turnover
  • Integration and Communications
    • Configure Modbus, EtherNet/IP, DNP3, RS-232/485, HART, and OPC-UA protocols
    • Integrate PLCs, VFDs, soft starters, pump controllers, and field instrumentation into SCADA systems
    • Commission fiber, cellular, and radio networks for remote site connectivity (GE MDS Orbit, FreeWave ZoomLink, Ubiquiti)
    • Program VFDs and soft starters; perform termination verification and loop checks from terminal block to device
  • Field Commissioning and Support
    • Lead startup, commissioning, and acceptance testing; perform I/O checkout and systematic PLC logic debugging
    • Deliver ongoing technical support and maintenance services; serve as senior resource on maintenance contract engagements
  • Project Leadership
    • Own projects from proposal through closeout; coordinate with WGI engineers, EPC partners, and panel shop resources
    • Contribute to proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation for controls work

  Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on SCADA and industrial controls experience with full-project ownership
  • Allen-Bradley PLC programming proficiency (Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 / RSLogix 500 / CCW)
  • HMI development experience in VTScada, Wonderware, FactoryTalk, or Ignition
  • Working knowledge of industrial communications protocols and network configuration
  • Field troubleshooting skills: point-to-point wiring, electrical diagnostics, PLC logic debugging
  • Valid driver's license; ability to travel to client sites throughout Texas and regionally
  • OSHA 10 or 30 preferred; tower climbing experience a plus (radio towers, elevated and ground storage tanks, standpipes)
  • Preferred: Water, wastewater, or oil and gas SCADA experience
  • Panel shop coordination experience; familiarity with UL508A and NEC
  • Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 programming standards

  Qualifications

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
  • We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

  Physical Demands

  • The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work is performed in an office setting.
  • Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.
  • Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

  Benefits

  We offer a complete Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and an Employee assistance program.