SCADA Developer

Post Date

Aug 30, 2023

Location

San Diego,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92108
US
Jul 10, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

SDG-647769

Pay Rate

$85k - $127k (estimate)

Job Description

An employer in San Diego is looking for a SCADA Engineer / Controls Engineer to join their team. This employer is the hub of the wheel, the go-to 1st line of command for all troubleshooting needs within the controls scheme. This person will directly work with the Operations and Management team and act as a liaison among vendors. This engineer will spend 30% of their day-to-day supporting clients throughout the project regarding troubleshooting and solutions management; 10% working within OSIsoft PI on data management and performance optimization; 10% partnering with project delivery team on grid control input; 15% optimizing SCADA systems and ensuring continuous improvement of systems controls; and 25% maintaining and supporting SLA management. This person must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. This person can sit and work remotely but will be expected to function off West Coast hours (PST).

Required Skills & Experience

2 -- 5+ years of controls experience (SCADA, PPC, DCS, PLC)

2 -- 5+ years of experience utilizing and developing application software in OSIsoft / PI Systems; experience with data management

2 -- 5 years of experience in the energy, power systems, grid technology field

Experience working with Confluence and Dynamics 365

Great communication skills, both written and verbal

Electrical or Mechanical AS or BS

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.