Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Utility / Power SCADA / DCS Engineer - Subject Matter Expert
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expLiberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Utility / Power SCADA / DCS Engineer - Subject Matter Expert responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and long-term support of SCADA and DCS systems for electric utility and power generation operations. The role requires deep technical ownership to ensure high reliability and performance in mission-critical environments.
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Responsibilities
Design, configure, test, and commission utility SCADA and DCS systems for real-time monitoring, control, and data acquisition in power and utility environments
Develop and maintain SCADA and DCS applications including HMI graphics, alarm management, sequencing logic, trending, reporting, and historian integration
Develop control philosophies, Sequences of Operations (SOO), and startup/shutdown logic from first principles, including turbine Balance of Plant (BOP) sequences and startup sequences for power generation systems
Integrate SCADA/DCS platforms with RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, protection relays, turbine controls, telemetry devices, and field instrumentation
Implement and support industrial communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, and OPC UA/DA
Collaborate with electrical, controls, networking, and IT teams to ensure seamless system integration and operational performance
Support SCADA/DCS network architecture design, redundancy strategies, disaster recovery, and system scalability
Troubleshoot complex system failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions in live operational environments
Support plant and utility operations staff with real-time monitoring, system upgrades, incident response, and operational optimization
Ensure compliance with utility standards, cybersecurity requirements (NERC CIP / OT security best practices), and operational procedures
Produce and maintain technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, configuration records, test procedures, operating manuals, and SOO documentation
Support FAT, SAT, field commissioning, and provide technical guidance and training to end users and operational personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
5+ years of hands-on experience working with utility SCADA, DCS, or operational technology (OT) systems in power or infrastructure environments
Demonstrated ability to independently design and implement complex control logic and operational sequences, not just configure existing systems
Hands-on experience with SCADA/DCS platforms such as Emerson Ovation, Ignition, GE iFIX/CIMPLICITY, Wonderware, Schneider, or similar systems
Strong understanding of industrial networking, communications infrastructure, and OT cybersecurity principles
Proven experience supporting high-availability, mission-critical control systems
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience in electric utility, power generation (thermal, combined cycle, renewables), water/wastewater, or gas environments
Familiarity with electrical distribution systems, substation automation, turbine systems, and protection schemes
Experience with historian platforms and data integration for operational reporting and analytics
Professional certifications related to SCADA, DCS, industrial networking, or cybersecurity
Company
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
Liberty Personnel is widely recognized as the finest direct placement and contract recruiting firm in the region.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chuck LaBenski
Co-Founder, Talent Acquisition Specialist/ Trainer
Stephen Moore
Vice President
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