Data Center Automation Engineer - BAS/SCADA/PLC (All Levels)

Jobot; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement and mentorship

In-house training center

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Data Center Automation Engineer to design and troubleshoot BAS logic, configure PLC-based systems, and build Ignition SCADA dashboards for hyperscale data centers in Frederick, MD. You will work with a modern stack including Rockwell, SCADA dashboards, and BACnet/Modbus protocols.

The role supports both junior and senior engineers, offers mentorship, growth, and an in-house training center with competitive benefits. On-site, permanent position with a clear career path.

Qualifications

• BS in a related field required.
• Knowledge of BAS, PLC, SCADA, or EPMS systems and fundamentals.
• Experience with point-to-point checkouts, testing, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and troubleshoot BAS control logic.
• Configure and commission PLC-based systems.
• Build SCADA dashboards and graphics for data center cooling and power systems.
• Lead field startup tasks including IST and verification; seniors mentor others.

Skills

BAS

PLC

SCADA

EPMS

Ignition SCADA

Rockwell Studio 5000

BACnet

Modbus

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ignition SCADA

Tridium Niagara N4

Siemens BAS platforms

Job description

Data Center Automation Engineer - BAS/SCADA/PLC (All Levels)

$75000 - $150000 per year | Frederick, MD | On-site | Permanent

New grad or seasoned controls engineer, there's a seat for you: earn $75K–$150K programming PLCs, BAS logic and Ignition SCADA dashboards for hyperscale data centers in Frederick, MD, with real mentorship and an in-house training center.

A bit about us:

We're a fast-growing, manufacturer-neutral smart building and energy company with offices across the country, and our mission-critical division is building a dedicated team in Frederick, Maryland, one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the US. We engineer and deliver building automation, electrical power monitoring (EPMS), PLC, and SCADA systems for hyperscale and colocation facilities where uptime is everything. You get the stability and benefits of an established national company, our own in-house training center, and a culture that has been certified as a great workplace year after year.

Why join us?

• $75k (junior) - 150k (senior) base depending on experience + bonus incentives
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Life insurance plus short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement and a formal mentorship program
• In-house training center for safety, technical and leadership development
• Hands-on work with a modern stack: Rockwell Studio 5000, Ignition SCADA, Niagara and more

Job Details

You'll develop and troubleshoot BAS control logic, configure and commission PLC-based systems, and build SCADA dashboards and graphics for data center cooling and power systems (CRAH/CRAC, UPS, EPMS). In the field, you'll handle point-to-point checkout, I/O verification, functional testing, startup and integrated systems testing (IST). Senior engineers will also lead projects and mentor newer team members.

MUST HAVE:

• BS in a related field
• Knowledge of BAS, PLC, SCADA, or EPMS systems and fundamentals
• Experience with point-to-point checkouts, testing, and troubleshooting

NICE TO HAVE:

• Mission-critical or Data Center project experience
• Tridium Niagara N4, Siemens, or similar BAS platforms experience
• PLC: Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix (Studio 5000) or similar PLCs
• Ignition SCADA
• BACnet, Modbus, Longworks

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.