SCADA Engineer (Data Center)
Position Summary
We are seeking a SCADA Engineer to support mission critical data center environments, delivering reliable monitoring, control, and visualization solutions for critical infrastructure systems. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and supporting SCADA/HMI platforms-preferably Ignition SCADA-and integrating with BMS/BAS systems and HVAC/mechanical plant controls. The ideal candidate is comfortable in the field, thrives in fast-paced operational environments, and understands the reliability, redundancy, and documentation standards expected in data centers.
Key Responsibilities
SCADA / HMI Engineering
- Design, configure, and deploy SCADA/HMI applications for data center infrastructure monitoring and control (e.g., HVAC plants, cooling distribution, ancillary mechanical/electrical interfaces).
- Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA projects (preferred): tags, UDTs, alarming, trending/historian, dashboards, navigation, user roles, and reporting.
- Build intuitive operator interfaces with a focus on uptime, alarm clarity, and operational usability.
Integration & Controls Connectivity
- Integrate SCADA with BMS/BAS platforms (Niagara, Siemens, Schneider, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, etc.) where applicable.
- Configure and troubleshoot field communications: BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and related protocols.
- Interface with PLC/RTU systems and coordinate point mapping, sequences verification, and signal validation.
- Support networked deployments (working knowledge of VLANs, addressing, firewall rules, port requirements, VPN access, and remote connectivity best practices).
Commissioning & Field Support (60% Travel)
- Perform on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization for live mission critical sites.
- Validate I/O, alarms, trends, and control sequences; execute functional performance testing and assist with site turnover.
- Provide technical support to technicians, controls engineers, operations teams, and clients during deployment and post-go-live.
Documentation & Standards
- Produce and maintain engineering documentation: FDS/SDS, network diagrams, point lists, alarm matrices, test scripts, and as-builts.
- Ensure adherence to internal engineering standards and best practices for mission critical deployments (change control, versioning, backups, and disaster recovery planning).
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in SCADA/HMI engineering or controls systems integration (mission critical/data center experience strongly preferred).
- Experience developing or supporting SCADA/HMI systems (Ignition preferred).
- Familiarity with industrial/building protocols: BACnet, Modbus, OPC (UA/DA), MQTT (nice to have).
- Strong troubleshooting skills across software, networks, and field devices.
- Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple site priorities.
- Willingness and ability to travel ~60% (often including short-notice site support).
- Valid driver's license and ability to access customer sites (background checks as required).
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