Automation SCADA Engineer

Automationtechies

  • Atlanta, GA
  • $150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
As a seasoned automation engineer, you’ll design secure, high-performance automation systems for hyperscale data centers that support global connectivity and commerce while working for a 40-year-old company that employs 400 nationwide.Summary:As an Automation SCADA Engineer, you will design, build, and commission high-availability SCADA solutions for critical infrastructure projects, including large-scale hyperscale and colocation data-center campuses (10MW–200MW+).Working under our Senior SCADA Engineer, you’ll turn PLC tag maps into intuitive HMIs, historian records, and actionable dashboards that keep critical facilities online 24×7.Benefits:Excellent competitive benefits include sign on bonus, many choices for medical plans, Health reimbursement account, flex spending accounts, Dental and Vision plans, 401K with company match, PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year, life, short-term and long-term disability, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional licensing assistance and paid parental leave following one year of employment.Education / Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
PLUS
  • 4+ years hands-on SCADA development experience in mission-critical/industrial automation projects using Ignition platform
  • Certifications: Ignition 8.1 Gold Certified
RequirementsPosition Requirements (Advanced level for all the following)
  • UI design for BAS / EPMS solutions
  • UDT development and testing
  • Systems integration using standard Protocols: OPC UA, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, MQTT (Sparkplug B)
  • Python scripting, transaction groups, and gateway redundancy
  • Platform solution architecture, including licensing, module selection and SMA support options
  • Source control (Git), ticketing (Jira/Azure DevOps), basic Linux/Windows server admin
  • Soft Skills: Clear client-facing communication, rapid decision-making, and calm execution in schedule-compressed environments.
  • Knowledge of VLANs, LANs, VPNs, and RSTP
  • Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions
Travel / Relocation Requirements
  • Daily travel up to 50%, including travel to all 50 states
  • International travel may be required based on individual skill, training, and project needs
Additional requirements/qualifications will be discussed, and a full job description provided following a call with an Automationtechies recruiter.To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.

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