BMS Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA & HVAC Automation

Vertiv Co; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an experienced BMS Engineer to design and implement temperature control and automation systems across HVAC, lighting, access control, CCTV, and industrial automation applications. The role requires ownership of projects, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and hands-on PLC/SCADA development.

The successful candidate will work on PLC architectures, control panels, wiring, and I/O, and may support software engineering and industrial networking efforts.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience designing control systems for commercial HVAC and/or industrial automation applications.
• Hands-on experience with PLC hardware selection, configuration, and programming using ladder logic, function block, and/or structured text.
• Experience developing and configuring SCADA/HMI systems, including alarms, trends, and operator interfaces.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural construction documents.
• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Responsibilities

• Develop system layouts and controls designs based on construction documents and project specifications.
• Design PLC architectures, control panel layouts, power distribution, network topology, and I/O assignments.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs and SCADA/HMI applications for monitoring, control, alarming, and data acquisition.
• Prepare engineering design submittals, as-built drawings, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) documentation.
• Obtain equipment cut sheets and coordinate the submittal process, including assembly of O&M packages.
• Ensure all designs comply with contract drawings and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Select appropriate control devices and instrumentation in accordance with defined application and specification requirements.
• Develop custom control and HMI graphics for integration into building automation systems and SCADA platforms.
• Support system commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities in coordination with project teams.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Industrial networks

Ladder logic

Education

Two- or four-year degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

PLC programming platforms

SCADA/HMI development platforms

Job description

Vertiv is seeking an experienced BMS Engineer to design and implement temperature control and automation systems across HVAC, lighting, access control, CCTV, and industrial automation applications. The role requires ownership of projects, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and hands-on PLC/SCADA development.

The successful candidate will work on PLC architectures, control panels, wiring, and I/O, and may support software engineering and industrial networking efforts.