Senior SCADA Engineer

Hoffman-; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman- seeks a Senior SCADA Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of modern SCADA and BMS solutions. You will own core SCADA functionality, support projects from design to long-term support, and collaborate with managers, designers, and customers to deliver reliable systems.

You will design Ignition Perspective views, develop UDTs, configure alarms, trends, and reports, and perform commissioning with onsite or remote support. Strong scripting and PLC experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and building automation.
• Experience with Ignition Perspectives and BMS integrations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial protocols and field device commissioning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ignition

SCADA programming

HMI development

Industrial networking

PLC programming

Python/SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SQL

PLC tooling

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Senior 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

• 5+ 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