SCADA Engineer

Hoffman-; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. seeks a skilled SCADA Engineer to design, develop, and deploy modern SCADA and BMS solutions in Charlotte, NC. You will own core SCADA functionality, contribute to standards, and support projects from design through long-term support.

2–4 years in PLC/HMI/SCADA or building automation, with Ignition experience preferred. Expect onsite/remote support, and collaboration with project teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE/ME/Mechatronics or equivalent.
• 2–4 years in PLC/HMI/SCADA or building automation domains.
• Experience with Ignition or similar SCADA platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure Ignition Perspective views using established standards.
• Develop and maintain UDTs, tag structures, and tag providers.
• Configure alarms, trends, historian tags, and reports per requirements.
• Perform commissioning, FAT/SAT, and provide onsite or remote support.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI/SCADA, and industrial network issues with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with project leads to deliver end-to-end SCADA solutions.
• Create and maintain technical and project documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Ignition Perspective

SCADA engineering

HMI Development

Industrial networking

Python scripting

Operator UI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ignition

UDT & Tag Management

Alarms & Historian

SQL/Python scripting

Job description

We are seeking a skilled SCADA Engineer to join our SCADA team and play a key role in the design, development, and deployment of modern SCADA and BMS solutions. This role is suited for an experienced engineer who can work independently on complex tasks while collaborating closely with project managers, designers, and customers to deliver reliable, scalable systems.

You will take ownership of core SCADA functionality, contribute to technical standards, and support projects through design, commissioning, and long-term support.

What You Will Do

• Design and configure Ignition Perspective views using established standards and reusable components
• Develop and maintain UDTs, tag structures, and tag providers for PLCs, field devices, and enterprise integrations
• Configure and manage alarms, trends, historian tags, and reports to meet project and customer requirements
• Perform commissioning, FAT/SAT, and provide onsite or remote support for SCADA and BMS deployments
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI/SCADA, and industrial network issues with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with project leads, designers, and stakeholders to deliver complete end-to-end SCADA solutions
• Create and maintain technical and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of internal standards, templates, and best practices

Qualifications

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • PLC and HMI/SCADA programming (Ignition preferred)
  • HVAC or building automation controls and BMS integration
  • Industrial networking and industrial protocols
  • Low-voltage control panel wiring and field device commissioning
  • Front-end development for operator interfaces
  • Scripting or software development (Python, Java, SQL)

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience