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# Principal SCADA Engineer

- **Company:** Visionaire Partners
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Program Optimization, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Centers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), PostgreSQL, Oracle (Applications), Query Optimization, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Server Virtualization, Information Technology, Citect SCADA Software, Smartgrid, Server Operating Systems & Platforms
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75320018-principal-scada-engineer

## About the Role

* 10+ years of progressive experience building, maintaining, and commissioning SCADA system displays and database points (highly prefer electric utility experience)
 * BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
 * Bonus / Preferred: SEL RTAC programming, Red Hat Linux administration, and virtualized server environments.

## Description

The Role: Split your focus between core SCADA/RTAC development (60%) and system optimization, municipal support, and analytics (40%).

 * Core Focus: SCADA/EMS displays, database points, and Smart Grid IED integration (SEL relays/RTACs, Cooper, Schneider).
 * Systems & Data: Red Hat Linux admin, server virtualization, and Oracle/PostgreSQL time-series query optimization.
 * Special Projects: Help with a SCADA platform migration and set standards for large-load data center connections.
 * On-Call: 1-in-4 week paid rotation


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