5+ years in SCADA, PLC programming, or automation systems
Experience with VTScada development required
Familiarity with cloud architectures and redundancy
Knowledge of industrial protocols like Modbus and EtherNet/IP
Strong understanding of VPNs, firewalls, and remote access
Ability to troubleshoot industrial networks
Experience with Allen-Bradley or Unitronics PLC preferred
Project management and communication skills essential
Responsibilities
Design and implement SCADA, telemetry, PLC and HMI systems
Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC and HMI applications
Configure system tags, alarms, and operator interfaces
Troubleshoot control systems and related hardware
Deploy and maintain VTScada cloud architectures
Integrate cloud platforms with PLCs and edge devices
Lead SCADA projects and support customer solutions
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY Kennedy Industries SCADA Programmer 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 & 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 & NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE • Configure and maintain industrial network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPN's and secure remote-access solutions • 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 & 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 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Standard office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is minimal.
