SCADA Field Engineer

ROI Agency

. Configure, program, and troubleshoot RTUs for plant and dispatch use, including new builds, upgrades, and day-to-day reliability .

Posted 10/12/2026contractHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in RTU configuration and programming, with a strong ability to troubleshoot communication paths and maintain telemetry health in industrial environments. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and operational reliability.

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RTU ConfigurationModbus TroubleshootingDNP3 ConfigurationField Diagnostic ToolsP&ID Interpretation

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Hard Skills

RTU ProgrammingModbusDNP3Networking ConceptsTelemetry Health MaintenanceField ValidationSignal MappingCommunication HardwareData Link MaintenancePoint-to-Point Testing

Soft Skills

Cross-Team CommunicationCollaborationMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Protocol AnalyzersMedia ConvertersI/O CardsFiber CommunicationCell Gateways

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Power PlantsHeavy Industrial EnvironmentsSCADADCSEMS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure, program, and troubleshoot RTUs for plant and dispatch use, including new builds, upgrades, and day-to-day reliability
Build and maintain data links between plant DCS and corporate EMS
Ensure signals are mapped, scaled, and validated end-to-end
Stand up and repair communications paths using Modbus, DNP3, serial links, fiber communication, media converters, and cell gateways
Perform point-to-point testing and field validation of analogs, digitals, and alarms
Resolve scaling, timeout, and frozen point issues
Partner with plant engineers, operations, transmission owners, vendors, and corporate IT/network/firewall teams to maintain telemetry health
Support outages, projects, and integrations on site, including occasional short-notice visits
Coordinate contractors and vendors as needed
Contribute to standardization through templates, documentation/as-builts, and basic change control
Shadow and receive mentorship from a senior SCADA engineer before assuming field-work and integration responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on RTU configuration/programming experience in the field
Familiarity with RTU platforms such as SEL, Orion, Telvent/Schneider, or similar
Practical experience configuring and troubleshooting Modbus (serial and TCP) and DNP3
Working knowledge of basic networking concepts, including IP addressing and ports
Comfort using field diagnostic tools such as protocol analyzers
Ability to translate between plant/DCS signals and SCADA/EMS requirements
Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings
Field experience in power plants or heavy industrial environments
Hands-on experience with communication hardware, including media converters, I/O cards, and related interface devices
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally
Strong cross-team communication across IT, operational teams, and plant groups

Benefits

Comp & perks

Possibility of conversion to FTE for the right candidate
Remote most days for Houston-based employees
Routine driving within approximately 2 hours of Houston
Periodic travel to out-of-region sites for projects and integrations
On-call rotation after ramp for full-time employees (approximately 1 in 6 weeks); contract-to-hire employees may not be on-call initially