Scada Engineer

Edison Smart®; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking a Field Engineer to lead on-site ignition SCADA deployment and commissioning for data center projects. You will validate Ignition Perspective graphics, alarms, and data flow while coordinating with clients.

Travel up to 50–60% across the United States, perform UAT and interface validation, train staff, and document results for project closeouts. Strong communication and PLC/SCADA experience required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Ignition SCADA systems, particularly Ignition Perspective, in field deployment or commissioning roles.
• Hands-on experience with point-to-point verification, commissioning, and validation of SCADA/BMS systems.
• Strong understanding of Ignition Perspective.
• Experience working with PLCs, communication protocols, and data integration.
• Ability to work independently onsite with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills for training, demonstrations, and issue resolution.
• Willingness to travel up to 50-60%, including potential for extended site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites to support deployment and commissioning of Ignition SCADA systems for data center BMS and EPMS applications.
• Execute point-to-point verification of SCADA graphics, data points, alarms, and control sequences.
• Conduct onsite testing and validation of Perspective projects, HMIs, and visualization systems during commissioning phases.
• Support commissioning teams
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and interface validation to ensure SCADA systems meet client requirements
• Test alarm functionality, trend displays, and real-time data presentation across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms
• Troubleshoot visualization issues, display errors, and user interface problems in live production settings
• Work directly with clients to demonstrate system functionality
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during and after system deployment
• Document commissioning activities, point verification results, and system configurations for project closeout
• Provide feedback to development teams on field performance and user experience observations

Skills

Ignition Perspective

Field deployment

Client-facing communication

UAT testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLCs

Data protocols

SCADA data integration

Job description

• Travel to client sites to support deployment and commissioning of Ignition SCADA systems for data center BMS and EPMS applications
• Execute point-to-point verification of SCADA graphics, data points, alarms, and control sequences
• Conduct onsite testing and validation of Perspective projects, HMIs, and visualization systems during commissioning phases
• Support commissioning teams
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and interface validation to ensure SCADA systems meet client requirements
• Test alarm functionality, trend displays, and real-time data presentation across desktop, tablet, and mobile platforms
• Troubleshoot visualization issues, display errors, and user interface problems in live production settings
• Work directly with clients to demonstrate system functionality
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during and after system deployment
• Document commissioning activities, point verification results, and system configurations for project closeout
• Provide feedback to development teams on field performance and user experience observations

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with Ignition SCADA systems, particularly Ignition Perspective, in field deployment or commissioning roles
• Hands-on experience with point-to-point verification, commissioning, and validation of SCADA/BMS systems
• Strong understanding of Ignition Perspective
• Experience working with PLCs, communication protocols, and data integration
• Ability to work independently onsite with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills for training, demonstrations, and issue resolution
• Willingness to travel up to 50-60%, including potential for extended site assignments