Scada Technician

Avista Realtime Systems, an instrumentation, controls and SCADA integration firm based in Elkridge, MD, is hiring a hands-on SCADA Field Technician. You will install, commission and troubleshoot SCADA equipment at customer sites, with office time for panel testing between field assignments. This is a technician role, not a programming role. Our central office engineering team supports you in the field.

What you will do

Field (most of your time):

- Install and commission SCADA equipment: RTUs, PLCs, network switches and radios

- Perform point-to-point checkouts and troubleshoot control and communication issues

- Light wiring only; electrical contractors perform the field wiring

Office:

- Panel testing: I/O checks and factory acceptance test (FAT) support

Paperwork:

- Daily field reports, drawing markups, test sheets and as-builts

Location and travel:

- Most current jobs are in the DC / Maryland / Virginia area

- Travel may be needed for jobs in the East and Midwest, including some overnight stays

Must have

- Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs and industrial networking (Modbus, DNP3, Ethernet and serial)

- Prior experience with SEL RTAC or similar RTUs and Allen-Bradley, Modicon or other PLCs

- Ability to navigate and troubleshoot these systems: load, back up and verify configurations in PLC programming software and relay configuration tools (not a programmer)

- Comfortable with Windows, Excel and file systems

- High school diploma at minimum, plus proven hands-on experience

- Valid driver's license; able to pass site badging and background checks

Benefits

- 401(k) match

- PTO plus paid holidays

- Contribution oward health insurance

We are looking for a strong, reliable technician and will offer competitive pay for the right person.

Avista Realtime Systems, LLC is a growing SCADA, controls, and automation company based in the DC Metro area. For more than 18 years, we’ve delivered mission-critical solutions to the power, water, transit, renewable energy, and government sectors.

We design and integrate advanced real-time systems that help utilities and infrastructure operators improve reliability, efficiency, and security. From control system engineering and panel fabrication to software development and cloud-enabled monitoring, Avista provides end-to-end solutions tailored to complex projects.

Our team is built on collaboration, innovation, and impact. At Avista, you’ll work alongside engineers, project managers, and industry experts to support clients who power communities and drive the future of energy and infrastructure.