SCADA Engineer I

EQT Corporation is one of the leading producers of natural gas in the United States, striving to achieve Net Zero on a Scope 1 and Scope 2 basis. The SCADA Engineer I role focuses on supporting and operating the SCADA systems, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and application development, while translating business requirements into technical solutions to enhance performance and data collection.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily SCADA operations, including system maintenance, troubleshooting, user administration, and application development
• Gather and interpret business requirements and translate them into technical designs, enhancements, and integrations
• Design, develop, and modify SCADA displays and system configurations for new and existing facilities, including:
• Device/point and polling configuration
• Display creation and data validation
• Advanced control interfaces
• Management of associated Salesforce cases
• Provide advanced support for MQTT, Edge devices, and RTU/PLC communications ensuring reliable data flow across systems
• Ensure all SCADA displays, alarms, and communications comply with EQT’s internal SOPs and Production standards
• Leverage a deep understanding of system architecture to solve complex technical problems and improve system performance and usability
• Perform system audits and analyses, including:
• Critical point validation
• SOP compliance checks
• Server data and event log reviews
• Develop and deliver training materials and sessions for internal users and SCADA Specialists
• Lead/Coordinate M&A activity, system upgrades, maintenance, and performance improvements, ensuring minimal operational disruption through testing and validation
• Collaborate with vendors and internal IT teams to support infrastructure and application initiatives
• Provide input into SCADA architecture, cybersecurity, and high-availability (redundancy) design, and assist in system buildout and testing
• Contribute to SCADA design strategy across applications and infrastructure

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience supporting SCADA systems in oil & gas or industrial environments (upstream experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of Ignition, eACM, Autosol, or similar SCADA platforms
• Familiarity with OPC-UA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols
• Experience with data integration, databases, and system interfaces
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate across field operations, engineering, and IT teams
• Programming/scripting experience (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar)