Building Automation & PLC Engineer (HVAC/SCADA)

Vertiv Corporation

Anderson (SC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a BMS Engineer in the United States to design and execute temperature control and automation systems, including PLC- and SCADA-based solutions. The role integrates with electrical power, control panels, and field devices, with responsibilities spanning software and hardware coordination in HVAC, access control, lighting, and industrial automation.

Travel up to 60% domestically; the engineer will lead design, development, testing, and commissioning of control systems, supporting

Qualifications

Two- or four-year degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience designing control systems for 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.