Scada Technical Lead / Architect

Job Title: Scada Technical Lead / Architect

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Onsite)

Full time job

Job Description:

Overall Experience:

SCADA System Engineer with experience in operation, maintenance, and enhancement of Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), with a focus on its integrated SCADA component.

Experience in maintaining and managing “Electrical Distribution Grids” reliability and efficiency of Experience in working with close collaboration with operations, engineering, and IT teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize real-time data acquisition and control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Monitoring & Maintenance: Monitor daily performance of the Schneider Electric
• SCADA system within the EcoStruxure ADMS platform, ensuring continuous availability for grid operations.
• Data Management: Maintain and update SCADA database configurations, including point mapping, telemetry data, and equipment status, to reflect real-time grid conditions.
• Configuration & Integration: Configure SCADA hardware and software, integrating it with field devices (e.g., sensors, relays) and other ADMS modules (DMS, OMS) to support advanced grid functionalities.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve SCADA-related issues, including communication failures between remote terminal units (RTlJs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and the central system.
• Real-Time Operations Support: Provide technical support to distribution operators, ensuring accurate visualization and control of the grid via SCADA interfaces.
• System Upgrades: Assist in implementing software updates, patches, and enhancements to the SCADA system in collaboration with Schneider Electric support.
• Security Compliance: Ensure SCADA system adherence to cybersecurity standards (e.g., NERC CIP), including firewall management and access control configurations.
• Training & Documentation: Develop and maintain documentation for SCADA processes and train operational staff on system use and best practices.
• On-Call Support: Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to address emergent SCADA issues outside regular hours.

Experience:

• Overall ~10 years of experience in SCADA/RTU, Electric utility operations or grid management.
• Minimum of 3 years working with Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure ADMS or similar platforms.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with Schneider Electric software SCADA tools and interfaces (e.g., EcoStruxure ADMS,
• SCADA scripting).
• Proficiency in SCADA configuration, including point-to-point data mapping and protocol
• management (e.g., Modbus, DNP3).
• Understanding of electrical distribution systems and equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers).
• Knowledge of network communications (IP addressing, LAN/WAN troubleshooting).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a
• collaborative team mindset.

Preferred Certifications:

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure SCADA/ADMS training, cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP), or utility-specific credentials.