Description
National Fuel is currently seeking a SCADA Engineer for an outstanding career opportunity in the Gas Supply department located at our distribution center in West Seneca, NY. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position will work in a team environment to ensure that the NFG SCADA system is operable by the Gas Control Department on a 24/7 basis throughout the year. The NFG SCADA system is utilized for the remote monitoring and control of field facility equipment, including compression, flow control, pressure control, valves and various telemetry. Over time this position will be required to learn and provide support for responsibilities of the SCADA Engineering Team, including:
- Provide technical support of the AVEVA OASyS SCADA system and hardware, including maintenance of HMI displays, hardware troubleshooting, configuration of new facility telemetry and controls, evaluation of alternative communication options, testing and emergency support
- Program and trouble shoot PLCs and RTUs used across our remote field locations.
- Coordinate activities among SCADA, Electrical and Operations departments for new equipment installation projects, replacement equipment installation projects and troubleshooting existing equipment.
- Evaluate, configure, test and implement alternative technologies as applicable to the SCADA system. This includes selection and performing proof of concept testing for hardware and software functionality.
- Document SCADA system operations, maintenance, issues observed and resolution of issues.
- Support Gas Control Department and other department/corporate users of the SCADA system. This includes supporting reports, data requests and SCADA access security.
- Provide technical support to ensure the reliable operation of the Gas Measurement field data collection system hardware and software.
- Position will have opportunity to and requires collaborating with and supporting several departments across the company. These departments include Gas Control Operations, Engineering Services, Compression Services, Electrical and Automation Services, Measurement-Regulation-and-Control (MRO), IT and Gas Measurement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors in a relevant engineering discipline (with a graduation date in 2026)
- Experience and/or course work related to control systems
- Experience and/or course work related to programming
- Ability to produce well written and easily understood documentation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors in Electrical Engineering
- In addition to Engineering experience, IT experience a plus.
- Experience with SCADA or industrial control systems (AVEVA OASyS product preferred)
- Experience with PLC programming and hardware (Emerson Remote Automation Solutions ControlWave Micro devices preferred)
- Experience with Visual Basic, communications technologies (satellite, radio, cellular), and/or Microsoft SQL queries and databases
- Cyber security training/certifications
ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:
National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $82,000.
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of pay that National Fuel believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The specific base pay offered to a successful applicant will be based primarily on relevant professional experience. Other components that may be considered include: individual qualifications, licensures, industry specific experience, education and market demands for specialized skills. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. Exempt positions will also be eligible for an Annual Cash Bonus Plan.
National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:
| Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage | Paid Company Holidays |
| Dental Coverage | Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers |
| Vision Coverage | Tuition Reimbursement |
| 401(k) with Company Match | Life Insurance |
| Company Funded Retirement Savings Account | Long Term Disability Insurance |
| Flexible Work Schedule | Flexible Spending Account |
| Paid Time Off | Charitable Giving Programs |
| Annual variable bonus program |
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HOW TO APPLY
The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT mandated drug test, as well as participate in random drug testing. The DOT maintains a list of banned substances which includes medical or recreational marijuana. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) by November 19, 2025, to jobs@natfuel.com. Please reference position “25-072NY –SCADA Engineer” in the subject line of your email. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.
National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.
We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
