Controls Software Engineer

Insight Global; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Software Engineer to support a hyperscale data center program. Based in Atlanta, GA, you will work with the engineering consulting team on PLC programming, Ignition SCADA development, BMS/BAS and EPMS integration, graphics, alarms, and historian setup across multiple data halls.

You will troubleshoot in the field, coordinate with hardware and commissioning teams, document software changes, and support startup and commissioning activities in a mission-critical

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC programming and SCADA development for hyperscale data centers.
• Assist with BMS/BAS and EPMS integration, graphics, alarms, and historian setup.
• Coordinate with hardware and commissioning teams; document software changes.
• Provide field troubleshooting and commissioning support across multiple data halls.
• Support L3–L5 commissioning, integrated systems testing, and owner/agent witness testing.

Skills

Controls software

SCADA development

PLC programming

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLCs

BACnet/IP

Modbus TCP

Ignition templates

UDT structures

Historian configuration

Procore

SharePoint

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

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.

Skills and Requirements

• 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.Experience with Ignition templates, UDT structures, alarm pipelines, historian configuration, and scalable SCADA architecture.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / Logix platforms or comparable PLC environments.
• Familiarity with Procore, SharePoint, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or structured project documentation tools.
• Experience supporting L3-L5 commissioning, integrated systems testing, and owner / commissioning agent witness testing.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].