Senior Engineer - SCADA & Instrumentation

Role & responsibilities

Ensure reliable and accurate monitoring, control, and automation of water treatment and distribution systems through efficient operation and maintenance of SCADA and field instrumentation systems. Supervise instrumentation technicians, ensure system uptime, and support project execution phases for water infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

SCADA System Oversight

• Maintain SCADA systems for water treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution networks.
  
• Monitor real-time process data (flow, pressure, turbidity, chlorine levels) and escalate abnormalities.
  
• Ensure communication between RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA servers.
  
• Coordinate with IT teams on network health, remote access, data backups, and cybersecurity compliance.
  

B. Instrumentation

• Oversee installation, calibration, and maintenance of field instruments: electromagnetic/ultrasonic flowmeters, pressure transmitters, level sensors, pH, turbidity, and chlorine analysers.
  
• Ensure data accuracy and validation.
  

C. Commissioning

• Assist in design, configuration, and commissioning of SCADA and instrumentation systems during project execution.
  
• Review technical drawings, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
  
• Support FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), and field loop checks.

D. Compliance

• Implement preventive maintenance schedules for all instrumentation and automation equipment.
  
• Maintain calibration, service reports, and compliance records.
  
• Ensure systems meet local and national regulatory standards for water quality monitoring.
  

E. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Supervise and mentor instrumentation technicians and junior engineers.
  
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams for integration and operational support.
  
• Train plant operators and maintenance staff in basic SCADA and instrumentation handling.

Preferred candidate profile

• 5 -7 years in water/wastewater infrastructure projects with SCADA & instrumentation exposure

• Bachelors degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or related field