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# SCADA System Engineer (RT Operations)

- **Company:** The Hive
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $108,160.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, ADMS (Software), C Sharp (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Network Troubleshooting, Modbus, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Real Time Systems, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Citect SCADA Software, Operational Systems
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=06348e00c0756df0

## About the Role

Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, This is a hands-on support and engineering role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a 24/7 real-time environment., * Experience supporting Operational Technology (OT) systems, SCADA, or EMS environments

 * Working knowledge of AVEVA PI system architecture and components
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in real-time systems
 * Ability to understand system integrations and data flows across multiple platforms, * Bachelor's degree + 2+ years relevant experience
 * Associate's degree + 4+ years relevant experience
 * High school diploma/GED + 6+ years relevant experience

Relevant backgrounds may include:

 * IT/OT System Administration
 * Application Support (OT/SCADA/EMS)
 * Cybersecurity (OT environments)
 * ADMS, DMS, EMS, OMS, or SCADA systems, * Hands-on experience with AVEVA PI components, including:
 * PI Interfaces, Connectors, Integrators
 * PI Asset Framework (AF) and PI Vision
 * Experience with power plant control systems (e.g., Ovation)
 * Knowledge of industrial communication protocols:
 * OPC, Modbus, DNP
 * Experience with PI installation, configuration, or administration
 * Exposure to advanced analytics within AVEVA PI
 * Experience with C# / .NET development

Additional Details

 * Utility or energy industry experience strongly preferred
 * Ability to work in a real-time operations environment with on-call rotation
 * Contract role with potential for full-time conversion

## Description

HiveCo has a contract opportunity with our client for a Real-Time Operations (RT Ops) Solution Engineer to support and enhance Operational Technology (OT) systems used in transmission control environments. This role focuses on supporting real-time tools including SCADA, EMS, and AVEVA PI systems that are critical to grid operations., * Provide application support for Energy Management Systems (EMS) and SCADA platforms

 * Support real-time operational tools used within Transmission Control Centers
 * Maintain and support AVEVA PI (Plant Information) system, including components and integrations
 * Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability of mission-critical OT systems
 * Analyze system interdependencies across OT environments and resolve complex issues
 * Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation to support real-time operations
 * Demonstrate urgency, critical thinking, and strong attention to detail in a high-impact environment


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