SCADA Engineer

Engie Middle East

The Role

Overview

Design, develop, maintain Ignition SCADA system and troubleshoot related issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • scada design
  • hmi development
  • data integration
  • alarm management
  • monitoring systems
  • backup/restore

Tasks

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and deploy site-level and central monitoring systems. -Develop and configure HMI screens, data tags, alarms, and reports to meet operational and project requirements. -Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SCADA systems using Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform. -Backup and Restore operations. -Maintain documentation, standards, and version control for SCADA configurations and deployments. -Work closely with operations and support teams to analyze system issues and implement corrective actions. -The engineer should be able to Designs, program and maintains SCADA/HMI (Human Machine Interface) user interface using Ignition Designer. -Integrate data from various field devices (PLCs, RTUs, sensors, databases, etc.) into the SCADA system. -Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and enhancements of live SCADA systems. -Managing alarms, indicators, and alert notification. -Adhere to industry best practices, cybersecurity guidelines, and safety protocols.

Requirements

  • ignition
  • sql
  • python
  • scada
  • opc
  • 4+ yrs

What You Bring

-This person should have expertise in designing and implementing web interfaces using Ignition Perspective. -Experience in Tag Historian and report function implementation -Proficiency in SQL for data querying, historization, and report generation. -Basic understanding of PLC programming and control logic (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, etc.). -Qualification - BE/B Tech/MCA. -Integration with email and other messaging services. -Integration of Maria db /Influx db with the SCADA backend using SQL Bridge. -Candidate should be open to work for both - from Pune Office location or Remotely -Exposure to Azure cloud is a plus. -Experience of handling industrial protocols like Modbus, Profibus, EthernetIP, DNP3, etc. -The candidate should have a minimum of 4+ years of experience. -Strong understanding of SCADA architecture, including client-server communication, tag structures, and database connectivity. -Understanding of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, VPN, firewalls, etc.) and system security principles. -Familiarity with database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server) and integration with SCADA. -Knowledge of scripting languages, especially Python (Ignition’s scripting environment). -Ignition Certification – essential CORE Certification and desirable GOLD Certification -Experience in Interfacing with the OPC Server/Client and other external systems. -Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, DNP3, MQTT, etc. -Experience in setting up and integration with OPC Server and OPC Client. -Should have expertise in scripting in Python within Ignition.

The Company

About Engie Middle East

-Founding Year: 1998 (global umbrella of a major energy group). -Focus areas include power generation, water desalination, and green-hydrogen projects in the Middle East. They integrate emerging technologies and sustainable solutions. -Operates in diverse markets through utility-scale power plants, desalination, energy efficiency, and hydrogen pilot projects. -Areas of expertise include traditional energy management and emerging green hydrogen technology, supporting both conventional and innovative market needs. -Infrastructure projects often combine critical facilities with clean-tech solutions, such as integrating desalination with renewables. This approach addresses regional challenges sustainably.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Buildings

Industrial

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Infrastructure

Integrated Facilities Management

Energy Efficiency

District Cooling

Solar

Green Data Centres

Low Carbon Cities

On-site Utilities