Ignition SCADA Project Engineer — Remote Options

ONE SHOT AUTOMATION LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

One Shot Automation LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Engineer – Ignition/SCADA Programmer to design, develop, and deploy Ignition/SCADA solutions for industrial automation projects.

You will configure HMI screens, historians, alarms, and reporting, integrate PLCs and databases, perform on-site commissioning, and support clients with tailored automation systems. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years with Ignition are required, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Ignition SCADA experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Experience with OPC-UA, Modbus TCP, and EtherNet/IP.
• Ignition Core Certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Ignition/SCADA applications for industrial projects.
• Program and configure HMI screens, historians, alarming, and reporting in Ignition.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project requirements.
• Integrate SCADA with PLCs, databases, and third-party devices using OPC-UA, Modbus, and other protocols.
• Perform system commissioning, on-site startup, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including specs and diagrams.
• Provide ongoing technical support and improvements for client installations.

Skills

PLC programming

OPC-UA

Modbus TCP

EtherNet/IP

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Ignition Core Certification

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

One Shot Automation LLC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Engineer – Ignition/SCADA Programmer to design, develop, and deploy Ignition/SCADA solutions for industrial automation projects.

You will configure HMI screens, historians, alarms, and reporting, integrate PLCs and databases, perform on-site commissioning, and support clients with tailored automation systems. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years with Ignition are required, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.