Field SCADA Engineer - Ignition
Senior Field SCADA Engineer
Type: Full-time - field-based, 50-60% travel Ignition experience required
About the role
The Senior Field SCADA Engineer is responsible for the deployment, commissioning and validation of Ignition SCADA systems in mission-critical data centre environments. The role is field-focused and client-facing, requiring extensive travel (50-60%) to support onsite and remote implementation activities. The successful candidate will work closely with development teams to deploy SCADA packages, conduct point-to-point verification, carry out commissioning activities and ensure successful system turnover to customers. The emphasis is on hands-on deployment support rather than development, making sure engineered solutions function correctly in production environments.
Field deployment & commissioning
- Travelling to client sites (50-60%) to support deployment and commissioning of Ignition SCADA systems for data centre BMS and EPMS applications
- Executing point-to-point verification of SCADA graphics, data points, alarms and control sequences to ensure accuracy and compliance with design specifications
- Conducting onsite testing and validation of Perspective projects, HMIs and visualisation systems during commissioning phases
- Supporting commissioning teams through system integration, functional testing and performance verification
System validation & quality assurance
- Performing user acceptance testing (UAT) and interface validation against client requirements and operational standards
- Verifying functionality of graphics templates, custom components, interactive visualisations and 3D floorplans in deployed environments
- Validating data integration between front-end interfaces and back-end systems (PLCs, databases, historians)
- Testing alarm functionality, trend displays and real-time data presentation across desktop, tablet and mobile platforms
- Troubleshooting visualisation issues, display errors and user interface problems in live production settings
Client support & turnover
- Working directly with clients to demonstrate system functionality and deliver hands-on training during turnover
- Supporting clients through user acceptance processes and addressing questions during go-live phases
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting during and after system deployment
- Coordinating with development teams to implement field-identified corrections or adjustments to SCADA packages
Documentation & knowledge transfer
- Documenting commissioning activities, point verification results and system configurations for project closeout
- Creating punch lists and tracking resolution of field issues identified during deployment
- Feeding back to development teams on field performance and user experience observations
- Maintaining accurate records of as-built conditions and field modifications for client turnover packages
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience with Ignition SCADA systems, particularly Ignition Perspective, in field deployment or commissioning roles
- Hands-on experience with point-to-point verification, commissioning and validation of SCADA/BMS systems
- Strong understanding of Ignition Perspective interfaces, graphics, templates and visualisation components
- Experience working with PLCs, communication protocols and data integration in operational environments
- Proven troubleshooting skills across interface, data connectivity and display issues in the field
- Able to work independently onsite with minimal supervision during commissioning and turnover
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills for training, demonstrations and issue resolution
- Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to testing and verification
- Willing and able to travel 50-60%, including potential extended site assignments
- Valid driver's licence and ability to travel domestically, and internationally as needed
- OSHA 10 certification obtained within the past two years - where this isn't current, training will be provided and must be completed within the first week of employment
Desirable
- Associate or bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering or a related technical field
- Experience with data centre or mission-critical facility BMS/EPMS systems
- Familiarity with SQL databases, historians (e.g. Canary, Ignition Historian) and MQTT protocols
- Knowledge of role-based access, security configurations and dashboard customisation
- Experience with remote support tools and methodologies
- Understanding of construction and commissioning processes in large-scale facilities
- Background in user acceptance testing and quality assurance methodologies
Benefits & total rewards
- Opportunities for growth - hands-on training and career advancement in a rapidly expanding data centre industry
- Medical, dental and vision insurance - 100% of individual medical premiums covered, with support towards family coverage
- 401(k) with employer match - eligible after 90 days
- Disability coverage - short- and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
- Flexible PTO - time off when needed, with no accrual
- Field-based benefits - all business travel expenses covered, plus a per diem, phone allowance, tools and PPE at no cost, along with paid training and additional reimbursable business expenses
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