BAS Engineer — Building Automation & Utilities (Ignition)

SWJ Technology; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SWJ Technology is seeking a BAS Engineer focused on Building Automation & Utilities for an onsite role in Blythewood, SC. The contractor-to-direct-hire position emphasizes Ignition-based development, integration of PLCs and sensors, and optimization of energy and utility systems within automotive manufacturing environments.

The engineer will design and troubleshoot BAS applications, configure alarms and dashboards, and collaborate with IT/OT teams to ensure cybersecurity, data integrity, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in BAS, SCADA, controls, automation, facilities engineering, or industrial utilities.
• Hands-on experience with Ignition strongly preferred.
• Experience with industrial equipment, controls systems, suppliers, contractors, or system integrators.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs, and network diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot BAS applications using Ignition.
• Develop SCADA screens, dashboards, alarms, trends, reports, and historical data solutions.
• Configure tags, UDTs, alarm systems, historians, gateways, and user access.
• Integrate PLCs, meters, sensors, and controllers using OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, BACnet, MQTT, and related protocols.
• Troubleshoot BAS, PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial network issues.
• Support automation and monitoring of electrical power, chilled/hot water, compressed air, HVAC, and other utility systems.
• Develop and optimize control strategies, equipment sequencing, alarms, and utility performance.
• Collaborate with Controls and IT/OT teams on system architecture, networking, cybersecurity, servers, backups, and access control.
• Coordinate technical requirements with contractors, suppliers, OEMs, and system integrators.
• Support commissioning, startup, FAT/SAT, point-to-point checks, functional testing, and system handover.
• Analyze utility data to identify opportunities for energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, and equipment optimization.
• Maintain BAS documentation including architecture, I/O and point lists, control narratives, alarm matrices, network diagrams, and backup procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability projects related to facility automation and utilities.

Skills

Ignition knowledge

BAS/SCADA

Industrial automation

Electrical power distribution

IT/OT cybersecurity

Analytical skills

Hands-on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Ignition

OPC UA

Modbus

Ethernet/IP

BACnet

MQTT

Rockwell/AB

Siemens PLCs

Mitsubishi/Schneider PLCs

Job description

SWJ Technology is seeking a BAS Engineer focused on Building Automation & Utilities for an onsite role in Blythewood, SC. The contractor-to-direct-hire position emphasizes Ignition-based development, integration of PLCs and sensors, and optimization of energy and utility systems within automotive manufacturing environments.

The engineer will design and troubleshoot BAS applications, configure alarms and dashboards, and collaborate with IT/OT teams to ensure cybersecurity, data integrity, and