Control System Application Engineer III

Role: SCADA Controls Engineer

Kennedy Industries SCADA Controls Engineer role is responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting and supporting SCADA, PLC, HMI, telemetry and cloud-based control systems for municipal and industrial applications. This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, and customer collaboration to deliver reliable automation, monitoring and data management solutions.

Essential Functions:

SCADA and Control Engineering:

• Design, implement and support SCADA, telemetry, PLC and HMI systems
• Develop, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC and HMI applications
• Configure tags, alarms, trending and operator interfaces for effective system monitoring and control
• Troubleshoot control systems, field instrumentation, communications networks, and related hardware

Cloud SCADA and Data Management:

• Deploy and maintain redundant VTScada cloud architectures, to ensure high availability, failover, and load balancing
• Integrate cloud-based SCADA platforms with PLC’s, RTU’s, edge devices and field equipment using industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, EtherNet/IP, and MQTT
• Manage historical telemetry data, including historian configuration, storage, backup, and data accessibility

Cybersecurity and Network Infrastructure:

• Configure and maintain industrial network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPN’s and secure remote-access solutions (a plus)
• Implement cybersecurity best practices and support compliance with applicable industrial security standards
• Troubleshoot network and communication issues using tools such as Wireshark and other packet analysis software

Project and Customer Support:

• Lead SCADA and automation projects while supporting project managers in project execution and coordination
• Work directly with customers to develop, implement, and support control system solutions
• Review project specifications and provide technical support for project scoping, design and quotations

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SCADA, PLC programming, industrial controls, or automation systems
• Experience with VTScada development and application configuration (required)
• Familiar with SCADA server architecture, redundancy, failover, and cloud-hosted environments
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP and MQTT
• Understanding of network principles, VPN’s, firewalls and remote access technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial networks and communication systems
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Unitronics PLC platform preferred
• Strong project management skills, communication, and problem solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, electrical schematics and control drawings
• Self-motivated with strong analytical, technical and computer skills

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Automation Engineering or a related technical field
• Equivalent technical degree and relevant industry experience will also be considered

Work Environment:

• IN OFFICE Monday through Friday-standard 40 hours
• Field work will be 40% of the position with minimal overnight travel

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dog-friendly office!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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