SCADA Controls Engineer

Post Date

May 09, 2023

Location

Queensbury,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

12804
US
Dec 02, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

NYC-622698

Pay Rate

$85k - $115k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global's Renewable Energy client is looking for a SCADA Controls Engineer to join their SCADA team in Queensbury, NY. This candidates will be reporting to the SCADA Manager. The SCADA/Controls Engineer is responsible for the reliability, configuration and maintenance of the SCADA system and its related hardware and applications. The incumbent will act as a liaison for staff using SCADA at the National System Control Center and for regional operations. In addition, this candidate will be supporting the development of SCADA software applications, performing system and database backups, developing, maintaining and validating data, and performing testing for commissioning of SCADA data points. Lastly, they will be coordinating with different teams across the company such as Operations, Networking, and Systems to integrate new acquisitions in the control center.

Required Skills & Experience

- Technical knowledge of SCADA system operations and related subsystems, networks and protocols

- Experience working with databases

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Systems, Computer Science or a related field. Equivalent experience or training will be considered

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Experience with PLCs, HMIs and Centralized SCADA system

- Experience working with OSISoft PI

- Experience in the power industry

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.