Remote Data Center Automation Engineer - Travel & $150K

Vantage Consulting; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking an Automation, Controls or SCADA Engineer for data center projects in Frederick, MD. This remote-based role allows working from home when not on site, with up to 50% travel to Maryland, Georgia and Iowa.

You’ll work with BAS/BMS, SCADA, PLCs and EPMS across Niagara, Ignition SCADA, and Schneider/Honeywell/Rockwell systems, delivering reliable automation for mission-critical facilities and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on controls experience in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Experience with BAS/BMS, SCADA, PLCs, EPMS or controls integration.
• Willing to travel up to 50% and work a remote-based schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform point-to-point checkout, I/O verification, and system startup.
• Support BAS/BMS, EPMS, PLC and SCADA integration.
• Troubleshoot controls, wiring, and network issues.
• Work with Niagara N4, Ignition SCADA, Honeywell and Rockwell.
• Verify BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP and OPC UA.
• Assist commissioning and IST testing.
• Collaborate with site teams to resolve issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

BAS/BMS

EPMS

PLC programming

DDC programming

Point-to-point testing

Industrial networking

Data centers

Tools

Tridium Niagara N4

Ignition SCADA

Honeywell

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Vantage Consulting is seeking an Automation, Controls or SCADA Engineer for data center projects in Frederick, MD. This remote-based role allows working from home when not on site, with up to 50% travel to Maryland, Georgia and Iowa.

You’ll work with BAS/BMS, SCADA, PLCs and EPMS across Niagara, Ignition SCADA, and Schneider/Honeywell/Rockwell systems, delivering reliable automation for mission-critical facilities and mentoring junior engineers.