About the Role
Job Description: SCADA & Network Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled SCADA & Network Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of industrial control and monitoring systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in networking, SCADA platforms (especially Ignition), and industrial automation environments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working across both OT and IT layers.
Key Responsibilities
Design, configure, and maintain SCADA systems, with a focus on Ignition SCADA for real-time monitoring, alarming, and data acquisition.
Set up, configure, and troubleshoot network switches, VLANs, and industrial communication protocols.
Integrate field devices, PLCs, RTUs, sensors, and other control equipment into SCADA architecture.
Develop dashboards, screens, and reporting tools within Ignition.
Ensure system reliability, redundancy, and cybersecurity best practices across OT networks.
Monitor system performance and resolve communication failures or data flow issues.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT teams to support project execution and system upgrades.
Document network layouts, SCADA configurations, and system changes.
Provide on-site or remote technical support during commissioning and operational phases.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in SCADA development, specifically Ignition (Tag configuration, scripting, UDTs, gateway configuration).
Hands-on expertise with network switch configuration, VLAN management, routing, and industrial Ethernet networks.
Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP).
Experience integrating PLCs/RTUs from vendors such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or GE.
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex network and SCADA issues under time-sensitive conditions.
Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with control room operations or utility/energy sector systems.
Certifications such as Ignition Core/Gold, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent.
Knowledge of cloud-based SCADA, historian systems, or IIoT architectures.
Understanding of redundancy schemes (Failover SCADA, PRP/HSR networks).
About the Company
At EdgeTunePower Inc. (ETP), we are dedicated to advancing a sustainable energy future that harmoniously balances environmental responsibility with economic viability. Our vision is rooted in the development of smarter, more responsive grid systems that not only aim to cut down on carbon emissions but also facilitate the electrification of various industrial sectors. We are at the forefront of crafting decentralized, digitalized, and decarbonized electric grids, specifically tailored to the unique requirements of our customers.
Transitioning to a sustainable energy future is undoubtedly complex and challenging, requiring substantial effort, resources, and collaborative engagement from all stakeholders. At ETP, we are committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and economically feasible solutions that support this critical transition. We believe that through collective efforts, we can forge a sustainable energy landscape that serves both present and future generations.
Our team is comprised of passionate sustainable energy experts who are relentlessly driven to make a significant positive impact. We are constantly exploring and innovating with cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of industry trends and offer our customers the most effective solutions.
In essence, ETP is devoted to building a sustainable energy future that benefits both our environment and our economy. We are confident that with smarter, faster grid systems, we can reduce carbon emissions, extend electrification to other sectors, and set the stage for a sustainable legacy for generations to follow.