Ignition SCADA Engineer (Hybrid)

DMC Engineering; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Engineering is seeking an experienced SCADA Developer to design and deliver scalable industrial automation and data systems using Ignition. You will own projects from concept through commissioning and work with PLCs, historians, and enterprise systems.

The role requires deep Ignition expertise, strong systems thinking, and a drive to solve complex technical challenges. Expect collaboration with award-winning teams and opportunities for technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum GPA 3.4.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in SCADA/industrial automation.
• Experience with Ignition or comparable SCADA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy industrial SCADA and automation systems.
• Build scalable solutions that integrate with PLCs, historians, and enterprise systems.
• Develop and configure Ignition-based applications and architectures.
• Apply systems thinking to ensure reliable, high-performance solutions.
• Contribute across the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Mentor early career engineers.

Skills

Ignition

PLC systems

Data historians

Enterprise integration

OOP programming

Client-facing communication

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

GPA 3.4

Tools

Ignition

Job description

DMC Engineering is seeking an experienced SCADA Developer to design and deliver scalable industrial automation and data systems using Ignition. You will own projects from concept through commissioning and work with PLCs, historians, and enterprise systems.

The role requires deep Ignition expertise, strong systems thinking, and a drive to solve complex technical challenges. Expect collaboration with award-winning teams and opportunities for technical leadership.