SCADA Analyst Associate - No Experience

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking SCADA Analyst Associate candidates to support our client in the New Albany, OH area. This role offers an excellent career opportunity with competitive benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more.

Position Details

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Overtime: As needed

Travel: Approximately 5% (mainly for occasional meetings in Gahanna)

Work Setting: Onsite – in office five days a week

Position Overview

The SCADA Analyst Associate supports and maintains systems that monitor and control the electric power grid, ensuring safe and reliable delivery of electricity. The role includes responsibilities across two key areas:

1. TOPS SCADA – Primary Responsibilities

Support the Energy Management System (EMS) and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms used in Transmission Operations. Duties include:

Providing guidance and support to less experienced analysts

Training junior team members on tools, equipment, and software

Ensuring reliable operation of EMS/SCADA systems

Improving system performance, data accuracy, and reliability

Maintaining real-time data interfaces

Developing and enhancing EMS/SCADA tools and software

Keeping systems updated with current technologies

Creating and maintaining custom one-line displays

Modeling, testing, and commissioning Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)

Building and maintaining EMS/SCADA models

Recommending and defining internal EMS/SCADA standards

Supporting Human Performance Initiative rules and related KPIs

2. Protection & Control SCADA – Support Responsibilities

Assist Protection & Control Engineering with SCADA standards, configuration, troubleshooting, and project support. Duties include:

Scoping small to medium SCADA projects with limited supervision

Identifying process or tool issues and recommending improvements

Performing complex RPA work and RTU configurations (legacy and modern systems)

Expanding knowledge of communication technologies (async, sync, etc.)

Providing support for common SCADA-related issues

Completing alarm and basic I/O settings for Greenfield and Brownfield projects

Implementing standards with limited guidance

Supporting SCADA compliance efforts

Leading training activities as part of internal development programs

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related field with no experience required OR

Associate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field

Additional Requirements

Strong understanding of relevant equipment and software

Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and facilitation skills

Experience with SCADA systems

Ability to troubleshoot technical issues

Willingness to provide after-hours support as needed

Ability to learn and apply current technologies

Basic understanding of Protection & Control applications and their impact on SCADA

Willingness to learn substation equipment with guidance from senior team members

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is an international recruiting firm specializing in Engineering, Technical, and Professional staffing. Since 1984, ITS has partnered with leading architectural, engineering, and manufacturing organizations, offering flexible staffing solutions and long-term career development opportunities.

Benefits Include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

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