Data Center Automation Engineer: PLC/BAS/SCADA (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

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.