Data Center Automation Engineer - PLC & SCADA

Albireo Energy, LLC; Maryland, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Job summary

Albireo Energy, LLC is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems for mission-critical data centers. The role focuses on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and system integration in uptime-sensitive environments.

You will develop and debug PLC logic, configure Ignition HMI/ALARMing, support EPMS and data center infrastructure, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT/OT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
• 1+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or SCADA development.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC programming (Studio 5000 / RSLogix500).
• Experience developing or supporting SCADA/HMI systems, preferably Ignition.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, OPC UA).

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and maintain PLC control logic primarily using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, Micro800, Studio 5000)
• Design and configure Ignition SCADA applications, including HMI screens, alarming, trending, and data visualization
• Integrate PLCs, SCADA systems, and third-party devices using protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet/IP, and OPC UA
• Support Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and other critical infrastructure systems within data centers
• Assist in system architecture, controls design, and network layout for industrial automation systems
• Participate in factory testing, site commissioning, and system startup activities
• Diagnose and resolve control system, SCADA, and communication issues in live environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, and IT/OT engineers
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including control narratives

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Industrial networking

HMI design

Documentation

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related field

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Studio 5000

RSLogix 500

Modbus TCP/IP

OPC UA

BACnet/IP

Job description

Albireo Energy, LLC is seeking a Controls / Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems for mission-critical data centers. The role focuses on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and system integration in uptime-sensitive environments.

You will develop and debug PLC logic, configure Ignition HMI/ALARMing, support EPMS and data center infrastructure, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT/OT teams.