ABB DCS Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer with deep ABB DCS experience to support the design, integration, commissioning, and sustainment of mission-critical industrial control systems. This role requires hands-on expertise with ABB System 800xA, strong control systems fundamentals, and experience operating in live, regulated, brownfield environments (e.g., water/wastewater, utilities, power, or heavy industry).

The ideal candidate is technically strong, operationally disciplined, and understands that system stability, governance, and collaboration with operations are as important as engineering excellence.

Key ResponsibilitiesABB DCS / SCADA Engineering

• Design, configure, and maintain ABB System 800xA based control and SCADA systems
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control logic on ABB AC 800M controllers
• Configure and support S800 / S900 I/O , remote I/O, and fieldbus integrations
• Build and maintain operator graphics, alarms, and trends within 800xA
• Support system upgrades, expansions, and lifecycle management activities

Integration & Data Systems

• Integrate ABB DCS with enterprise SCADA, HMI, and historian platforms
• Support OPC DA / OPC UA communications
• Integrate with OSIsoft / AVEVA PI System (interfaces, data quality, reliability)
• Ensure proper separation of control, supervisory, and enterprise data layers
• Participate in architecture discussions to ensure scalable, supportable designs

Commissioning & Operations Support

• Participate in FAT / SAT , loop checks, and field commissioning
• Support live plant cutovers, phased migrations, and parallel operations
• Provide post-startup stabilization and on-call operational support as required
• Work directly with operators and maintenance staff during commissioning and troubleshooting

Alarm Management & HMI Standards

• Implement and support alarm management practices (ISA-18.2 / EEMUA-191 aligned)
• Support alarm rationalization and performance monitoring
• Apply high-performance HMI principles and client graphic standards
• Assist with development and enforcement of SCADA/HMI standards

Governance, Documentation & Change Control

• Develop and maintain:
• Control narratives
• Loop diagrams and I/O documentation
• As-built drawings and configuration records
• Follow formal Management of Change (MOC) and configuration control processes
• Ensure all system changes are authorized, documented, tested, and approved
• Support audits and compliance reviews as required

Required Qualifications (Must-Have)

• 7+ years of hands-on industrial control systems experience
• 5+ years of direct experience with ABB System 800xA
• Demonstrated expertise with:
• AC 800M controllers
• S800 / S900 I/O
• ABB control logic (FBD, ST, SFC)
• Strong understanding of:
• Process control fundamentals
• PID control and tuning
• Interlocks, permissives, and safety concepts
• Experience working in live, 24x7 operational environments
• Ability to troubleshoot complex control and SCADA issues under pressure

Preferred / Differentiating Qualifications

• Experience in water/wastewater, utilities, power generation, or municipal infrastructure
• Brownfield modernization and phased cutover experience
• OSIsoft / AVEVA PI System integration experience
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity concepts (IEC 62443, role-based access)
• Experience coordinating with IT, cybersecurity, and SOC teams
• ABB certifications (800xA, AC 800M, or equivalent)

Soft Skills & Professional Expectations

• Strong communication skills with operators, engineers, and leadership
• Demonstrated respect for plant ownership and operational authority
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-vendor, multi-stakeholder environments
• Disciplined approach to change management no unauthorized changes
• Comfortable explaining complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Experience:

• Industrial control systems: 7 years (Required)
• ABB System 800xA: 5 years (Required)
• Water/wastewater, utilities, power generation: 3 years (Preferred)
• OSIsoft / AVEVA PI System integration: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11239

Flexible work from home options available.