Remote Ignition SCADA Engineer for HVAC/BMS

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer to design and develop modern control interfaces for building automation and energy management in commercial/industrial settings, with remote work and 30–50% travel for commissioning.

You will implement Ignition-based SCADA/HMI, configure gateways, and integrate with PLCs across data center projects, ensuring scalable, operator-friendly solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Ignition for SCADA and HMI development.
• Experience with distributed controls including gateways, projects and modules.
• Proficiency in dashboards and UI/UX for HVAC/facility operations.
• Knowledge of BACnet and Modbus communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design Ignition-based SCADA/HMI systems for BMS and EMP.
• Build and configure custom dashboards and user interfaces for HVAC operations.
• Develop system architecture: tag structures, alarms, trends, navigation.
• Configure Ignition gateways, projects, and modules for reliable operation.
• Set up network communications between field devices, controllers, and servers.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

HMI development

Distributed controls

HVAC/BMS domain

System integration with PLCs

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

BACnet

Modbus

Ignition Gateway

Job description

Actalent seeks an Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer to design and develop modern control interfaces for building automation and energy management in commercial/industrial settings, with remote work and 30–50% travel for commissioning.

You will implement Ignition-based SCADA/HMI, configure gateways, and integrate with PLCs across data center projects, ensuring scalable, operator-friendly solutions.