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Types of roles in SCADA engineering
SCADA jobs cover a range of engineering and integration roles focused on monitoring, control, and data acquisition across industrial systems.
Common SCADA-related positions include:
- SCADA Engineer
- SCADA Integration Engineer
- SCADA Commissioning and Service Engineer
- SCADA Systems Engineer
- SCADA Support and Applications Engineer
These roles are typically found in industries such as utilities, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, water and wastewater, and transportation.
Depending on the project, SCADA jobs may involve plant-based work, site commissioning, remote support, or system integration activities.
Common skills employers look for in SCADA engineers
Employers recruiting for DCS engineering jobs typically look for a combination of control system expertise, IT/OT knowledge, and practical plant experience.
Commonly requested skills include:
Employers recruiting for SCADA engineering jobs usually look for a blend of control systems knowledge, industrial networking skills, and software configuration experience.
Commonly requested skills include:
- Developing and maintaining SCADA HMI and operator interfaces based on P&IDs and process requirements
- Configuring SCADA databases, alarms, events, and historians
- Integrating SCADA systems with PLCs, RTUs, and external control platforms
- Troubleshooting industrial communication protocols and network connectivity
- Supporting commissioning activities, system upgrades, and live system changes
- Working with Windows- and Linux-based SCADA server environments
The depth of these skills varies by role and seniority, but most SCADA jobs involve both system configuration and operational support responsibilities.
Major SCADA platforms
SCADA engineering roles often require hands-on experience with one or more commercial SCADA platforms.
Commonly referenced systems in job descriptions include:
- AVEVA / Wonderware (InTouch, System Platform)
- Siemens WinCC
- Inductive Automation Ignition
- GE Digital iFIXVT
- Scada (Trihedral Engineering)
While platform-specific experience is often preferred, many employers value transferable SCADA integration and HMI development skills across systems.
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