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SCADA Engineer I
$80k – $1000k/yr US remote full time mid 26d ago
About this role
EQT is one of the United States' leading producers of natural gas and the first traditional energy company of scale in the world to achieve Net Zero on a Scope 1 and Scope 2 basis.
From the office to the field, the #EQTeam is fueling the future. Power your potential with us.
At EQT, we are making strides toward becoming the best producer by creating long-term value for all stakeholders, including employees, landowners, communities, industry partners and investors. Our vision is to evolve EQT into a modern, connected, digitally enabled organization.
With an incredibly collaborative culture and a determined, progressive workplace, EQT was both named a National Top Workplace, as well as one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work!
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The SCADA Engineer supports and operates the systems, processes, and technologies surrounding EQT’s SCADA environment. This includes providing ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, user management, and new application development.
This position is more technically oriented than SCADA Specialist roles and focuses heavily on Ignition, eACM, and Autosol platforms, along with their corresponding interfaces. The role involves translating business and operational requirements into technical solutions that improve data collection, reporting, system integration, and overall performance.
The SCADA Engineer I responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support daily SCADA operations, including system maintenance, troubleshooting, user administration, and application development
Gather and interpret business requirements and translate them into technical designs, enhancements, and integrations
Design, develop, and modify SCADA displays and system configurations for new and existing facilities, including:
Device/point and polling configuration
Display creation and data validation
Advanced control interfaces
Management of associated Salesforce cases
Provide advanced support for MQTT, Edge devices, and RTU/PLC communications ensuring reliable data flow across systems
Ensure all SCADA displays, alarms, and communications comply with EQT’s internal SOPs and Production standards
Leverage a deep understanding of system architecture to solve complex technical problems and improve system performance and usability
Perform system audits and analyses, including:
Critical point validation
SOP compliance checks
Server data and event log reviews
Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for internal users and SCADA Specialists
Lead/Coordinate M&A activity, system upgrades, maintenance, and performance improvements, ensuring minimal operational disruption through testing and validation
Collaborate with vendors and internal IT teams to support infrastructure and application initiatives
Provide input into SCADA architecture, cybersecurity, and high-availability (redundancy) design, and assist in system buildout and testing
Contribute to SCADA design strategy across applications and infrastructure
Required Experience and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
2+ years of experience supporting SCADA systems in oil & gas or industrial environments (upstream experience preferred)
Working knowledge of Ignition, eACM, Autosol, or similar SCADA platforms
Familiarity with OPC-UA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols
Experience with data integration, databases, and system interfaces
Programming/scripting experience (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar) preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Ability to collaborate across field operations, engineering, and IT teams
Remote work is being considered for this role excluding the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee unless willing to relocate.
Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.
EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.
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