SCADA/RTU Engineer

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. 

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

SCADA System Engineering

• Design and configure SCADA systems including servers, HMIs, historians, and communication networks.

• Develop and modify SCADA graphics, alarms, trends, and reports.

• Configure databases, tag management, and system redundancy.

• Perform FAT, SAT, commissioning, and site acceptance activities.

• Troubleshoot SCADA software, hardware, and network issues.

RTU / PLC Engineering

• Configure, program, and maintain RTUs and PLCs for remote stations.

• Integrate RTUs with SCADA using industry-standard protocols.

• Support I/O configuration, signal mapping, and loop checking.

• Diagnose and resolve field communication and I/O issues.

• Support remote site operations and upgrades.

Communication Systems

• Configure and maintain communication links such as:

  • Fiber optic, radio, GSM/4G/5G, microwave, VSAT

• Implement and troubleshoot protocols:

  • Modbus (RTU/TCP), DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, OPC

• Ensure reliable and secure data transmission between RTUs and control centers.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Implement SCADA cybersecurity best practices (firewalls, user access, hardening).

• Support compliance with standards such as IEC 62443.

• Maintain system backups, disaster recovery, and change management.

Operations & Support

• Provide on-site and remote technical support.

• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Prepare engineering documents, test reports, and as-built drawings.

• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering.

Experience

• 4–10 years of experience in SCADA / RTU systems.

• Experience in Oil & Gas, Water, Power, Pipeline, Utilities, or Infrastructure projects.

Technical Skills

• SCADA platforms (any of the following):

  • Yokogawa FAST/TOOLS, Wonderware, WinCC, iFIX, Citect, Ignition

• RTUs / PLCs:

  • Yokogawa, Schneider, Siemens, ABB, Emerson, Rockwell

• Communication protocols and networking.

• System integration and commissioning.

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Good communication and documentation abilities.

• Ability to work independently and in site environments.

• Willingness to travel to remote locations.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.  We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances.  Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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