Senior SCADA Engineer

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

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to design, develop, and deploy modern SCADA and BMS solutions. You will own core SCADA functionality, set technical standards, and support projects through design, commissioning, and long-term support.

Key responsibilities include designing Ignition Perspective views, developing UDTs, managing alarms and historian tags, and providing on-site or remote support. Excellent collaboration with project teams and documentation is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PLC/HMI/SCADA programming and related fields.
• Experience with HVAC or building automation and BMS integration.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and protocols.
• Scripting or software development experience (Python, Java, SQL).
• Front-end development for operator interfaces.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering or CS.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SCADA design

HMI/SCADA programming

Building automation

Industrial networking

Field device commissioning

Scripting

Python

SQL

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ignition Perspective

Ignition

Python

Java

SQL

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