BMS Engineer: PLC/SCADA & HVAC Automation (Travel)

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a BMS Engineer to design and execute temperature control and automation systems, including PLC- and SCADA-based solutions. You will coordinate with electrical, control panel, and wiring teams to ensure comprehensive design packages for HVAC, access control, lighting, CCTV, and industrial automation applications.

The role requires leadership, engineering judgment, and independent project ownership, with potential support for software and industrial networking activities including PLC

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical 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

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC platforms

SCADA/HMI

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Vertiv seeks a BMS Engineer to design and execute temperature control and automation systems, including PLC- and SCADA-based solutions. You will coordinate with electrical, control panel, and wiring teams to ensure comprehensive design packages for HVAC, access control, lighting, CCTV, and industrial automation applications.

The role requires leadership, engineering judgment, and independent project ownership, with potential support for software and industrial networking activities including PLC