Senior SCADA Engineer (Ignition)
Senior SCADA Engineer - Remote
About the Opportunity
An established engineering and automation services organisation is looking for a Senior SCADA Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale critical infrastructure projects. This position focuses on the design, development, and deployment of advanced Ignition SCADA solutions, with a particular emphasis on visualization, operator experience, and real-time monitoring environments.
Working as a senior member of the team, you'll take ownership of SCADA architecture, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices across interface design, system performance, and project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and deployment of Ignition Perspective applications for complex industrial and critical facility environments.
- Design intuitive operator interfaces, dashboards, alarm management displays, and system visualizations.
- Develop reusable templates, component libraries, and SCADA standards to improve consistency across projects.
- Collaborate with controls, integration, and software teams to deliver seamless front-end and back-end functionality.
- Support project planning, technical reviews, and client-facing discussions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level SCADA engineers.
- Troubleshoot performance issues, visualization challenges, and operational concerns during testing and commissioning.
- Drive user acceptance testing, validation activities, and system optimization efforts.
Required Experience
- Extensive experience developing and supporting Ignition SCADA applications, including Ignition Perspective.
- Proven ability to design complex HMI and SCADA architectures from concept through deployment.
- Experience creating advanced graphical displays, dynamic dashboards, SVG-based graphics, and equipment visualizations.
- Strong understanding of alarm management, historical trending, reporting, and real-time data presentation.
- Experience developing standardized screen templates and scalable graphical libraries.
- Knowledge of role-based security models and user access management within SCADA environments.
- Ability to create responsive applications that function across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms.
- Experience developing custom styling, visual elements, and enhanced user experiences using CSS and related technologies.
- Familiarity with industrial automation systems, PLC platforms, building automation systems, power monitoring systems, or related technologies.
- Previous experience leading technical project work and interacting directly with customers and stakeholders.
What's On Offer
- Clear progression opportunities into technical leadership and project leadership positions.
- Exposure to high-growth infrastructure and mission-critical facility projects.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Flexible paid time off policy.
- Paid training, professional development, and certification support.
- Travel reimbursement and additional allowances for employees supporting field-based project work.
- Tools, equipment, and resources provided to support project delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level Ignition professional looking to play a key role in the delivery of technically challenging SCADA projects while helping shape standards, mentor engineers, and influence the future direction of automation solutions.
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