Job Details

Employment Type: Full-time
Travel Required: Up to 30%

Salary Range:

$100,000 $120,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Position Overview:

The SCADA Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of SCADA systems using Inductive Automations Ignition platform (Perspective and Vision). This role includes integrating with PLCs, developing user interfaces, configuring alarms and reports, and providing end-to-end project support. You will work closely with customers to define project requirements and ensure the delivery of scalable and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with clients to define SCADA system requirements and process improvement opportunities

Design and develop Ignition Perspective and Vision applications for industrial and HVAC systems

Integrate systems using protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP

Create and maintain user interfaces, reports, alarm systems, and SQL database interactions

Write and maintain Python scripts and utilize Ignitions Expression Language

Produce technical documentation throughout project lifecycle

Conduct testing, deployment, and ongoing application support

Participate in and lead project teams across various industries and environments

Provide mentorship to junior team members

Travel up to 30% to customer sites for planning, implementation, and support

Required Qualifications:

Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA

Core Certification (Gold Certification preferred)

Development experience with Perspective and Vision modules

Proficiency in Python and understanding of Ignitions scripting environment

Hands-on experience integrating Ignition with PLCs using Modbus and BACnet

Strong understanding of BAS (Building Automation Systems) and industrial process controls

Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and control schematics

Working knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server)

Familiarity with IT networking principles and communication protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Systems, Controls, Software, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science

Experience with Tridium or similar BAS platforms

Exposure to Active Directory, SAML 2.0, and IT integration