Controls Software Engineer

Insight Global; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to support a hyperscale data center program based at our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA, working with engineering consultants.

The role includes PLC programming, Ignition SCADA development, BMS/BAS and EPMS integration, graphics development, alarm configuration, historian setup, and commissioning support across multiple data halls and critical infrastructure systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of controls, automation, or software integration experience.
• Experience with hyperscale data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience developing PLC, DDC, BMS, BAS, EPMS, SCADA software.
• Working knowledge of Ignition SCADA, Allen-Bradley PLCs, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, alarms, trends, tags, graphics, and historian functions.
• Ability to interpret control drawings, points lists, sequences of operation, and network diagrams.
• Experience supporting startup, commissioning, testing, and issue resolution.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC programming, Ignition SCADA development, BMS/BAS and EPMS integration across data halls.
• Develop graphics, alarm configuration, historian setup, and system testing.
• Provide commissioning support and issue resolution with hardware and commissioning teams.
• Maintain disciplined software documentation in a mission-critical environment.

Skills

PLC programming

Ignition SCADA

BMS/BAS/EPMS

Automation integration

Field troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Alarming & historian

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

BACnet/IP

Modbus TCP

Job description

• 5+ years of controls, automation, or software integration experience
• Hyperscale data center, mission-critical facility (pharma, hospitals, education, military, etc.), industrial automation, or large campus controls experience.
• Experience developing PLC, DDC, BMS, BAS, EPMS, SCADA, or industrial automation software.
• Working knowledge of Ignition SCADA, Allen-Bradley PLCs, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, alarms, trends, tags, graphics, and historian functions.
• Ability to interpret control drawings, points lists, sequences of operation, network diagrams, and equipment integration requirements.
• Experience supporting startup, commissioning, point validation, functional testing, and issue resolution.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Day to Day

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to support a hyperscale data center program. This role will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA in order to work directly with our engineering consulting team. These roles will support PLC programming, Ignition SCADA development, BMS / BAS and EPMS integration, graphics development, alarm configuration, historian setup, system testing, and commissioning support across multiple data halls and critical infrastructure systems.

Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a hands-on controls software engineer who can write clean, scalable code, translate design intent into reliable system operation, and support fast-paced commissioning execution. This person must be comfortable troubleshooting in the field, coordinating with hardware and commissioning teams, and maintaining disciplined software documentation in a mission-critical environment.