Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior / Principal SCADA Engineer Building Automation (Ignition Perspective)

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior or Principal SCADA Engineer to join our Building Automation team and lead the design and implementation of modern, web-based building management solutions using Ignition, with a strong focus on the Perspective module. This role blends deep SCADA/BMS expertise with front-end engineering and will play a key role in shaping the future of our web technology stack for building automation.

You will work closely with the SCADA Development Manager, controls engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality operator and management interfaces for HVAC, lighting, metering, energy, and other critical building systems. Depending on experience and impact, this role may be hired at either the Senior or Principal level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and deploy SCADA/BMS solutions using Ignition, with emphasis on the Perspective module
• Lead front-end development of responsive dashboards, floor plans, equipment views, alarms, trends, and mobile-friendly interfaces
• Establish UI/UX standards, style guides, and reusable component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability
• Evaluate and recommend front-end and back-end technologies to support the long-term evolution of the SCADA/BMS platform
• Define best practices for integrating Ignition with external systems (REST APIs, authentication, data services, enterprise or cloud platforms)
• Configure alarming, historian logging, reporting, and analytics to support operations, energy optimization, and fault detection
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and IT/OT teams to design secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions
• Troubleshoot issues across the Ignition stack, BAS networks, and integrations; perform root-cause analysis and implement long-term fixes
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and training materials
• Principal level: provide technical leadership across projects, define overall Ignition/UI architecture, review designs, and mentor engineers
• Travel as needed up to 75% is required for this role.

Required Qualifications Experience & Technical Foundation:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of SCADA/BAS experience (Senior) or 7+ years (Principal) in production environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Ignition Perspective, including project architecture, gateway configuration, tags, scripting, alarms, and security
• Proficiency with Ignition scripting (Python/Power Script) and SQL for logic, data transformation, and integrations

Required Qualifications Front-End & Web Development:

• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript concepts, including responsive and component-based UI design
• Experience building or contributing to web-based, data-driven, or real-time user interfaces
• Experience with at least one modern application or web framework (Java, JavaScript, or similar ecosystems)
• Ability to evaluate technology trade-offs and make recommendations balancing performance, security, and maintainability
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including version control, code reviews, testing, and structured deployments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with building automation systems, HVAC controls, energy management, or smart buildings
• Experience with large or multi-site Ignition deployments and distributed architectures
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity practices for building automation or critical infrastructure
• Experience integrating MQTT, REST APIs or IIoT platforms with Ignition or other SCADA systems
• Prior experience mentoring engineers or serving as a technical lead (especially for Principal level)

Level Expectations:

-Senior SCADA Engineer Building Automation

• Owns Ignition-based projects from design through deployment and support
• Leads Perspective UI development within established standards
• Guides peers and contributes to design reviews and best practices

-Principal SCADA Engineer Building Automation

• Owns SCADA/BMS visualization strategy across programs or portfolios
• Defines platform-wide architecture, UI patterns, and technology standards
• Acts as a technical leader and partner to the SCADA Development Manager

Compensation & Benefits:

• Senior SCADA Engineer Front-End: $117,000 $138,000
• Principal SCADA Engineer Front-End: $135,000 $145,000
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with employee-owned stock options

Why Work With Us:

Join a forward-thinking, employee-owned company where your work directly impacts the performance and efficiency of critical facilities. You'll have the opportunity to shape modern, web-based building automation platforms, influence long-term SCADA and front-end technology strategy, and collaborate with a highly skilled, cross-disciplinary engineering team. In addition to competitive compensation and full benefits, our ESOP program allows you to build long-term wealth by sharing in the company's success while working on meaningful, technically challenging projects.

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