SCADA Engineer

SCADA Engineer Confidential Charlotte, NC Job Details Full-time $104,000

• $128,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Stock options Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Employee stock ownership plan Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Data integrity assurance Network troubleshooting Computer Science Software design Database backup and recovery Data recovery Database security hardening Server backup and recovery Database security management Stored procedures SQL Database server management Driver's License Alarm monitoring software Data Security (Data management) Network protocols Data backup Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) Systems & applications support Access control management System tuning Building automation systems Python Data analytics technologies System performance monitoring Full Job Description We are seeking a SCADA Engineer / Senior SCADA Engineer with a strong background in databases and data management to support and evolve our building automation SCADA platform.

This role combines traditional SCADA engineering responsibilities with database administration, historian design, and data quality ownership for our operational systems.​ You will work closely with controls engineers, IT, and operations teams to ensure that data flowing through our SCADA and building management systems is reliable, performant, secure, and useful for analytics and decision-making. Depending on experience, the role can be hired at the SCADA Engineer or Senior SCADA Engineer level.​ Key responsibilities Design, configure, and maintain SCADA solutions for building automation, including real-time monitoring, alarming, and control of HVAC, lighting, energy, and related systems.​ Own the design, configuration, and administration of SCADA-related databases and historians (e.g., SQL Server, MariaDB, InfluxDB or similar) used for logging, reporting, and analytics.​ Implement and optimize data models, schemas, and retention strategies to support high-volume time-series data and long-term storage needs.​ Perform database performance tuning, indexing, capacity planning, and housekeeping to ensure fast, reliable access to SCADA data.​ Set up, monitor, and regularly test database backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes for SCADA and historian systems.​ Develop and maintain ETL/data integration processes between SCADA, historians, reporting tools, and other enterprise systems.​ Configure and maintain tag historians, events, alarms, and reporting functions within the SCADA platform, ensuring data integrity and consistency.​ Collaborate with IT on database and server provisioning, security hardening, patching, and monitoring for SCADA-related infrastructure.​ Implement and enforce standards for data quality, naming conventions, and documentation across SCADA tags, databases, and interfaces.​ Troubleshoot data issues end-to-end (field device, network, SCADA, database, historian, reports) and drive root-cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.​ Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and training materials related to SCADA data flows, databases, and historian architecture.​ For Senior level: act as the primary subject matter expert for SCADA data and databases, mentor other engineers, and help define the long-term data and historian strategy.​ Required qualifications

• SCADA and controls Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

​ 2+ years of experience working with SCADA or building automation systems in industrial, utilities, or building management environments.​ Hands-on experience configuring and supporting

SCADA/HMI

software (such as Ignition or comparable platforms), including tags, alarms, and basic scripting.​ Familiarity with common industrial/automation protocols (for example BACnet, Modbus, OPC/OPC UA or similar) and their impact on data flows into SCADA and historians.​ Required qualifications

• databases and data management Strong proficiency with SQL and relational databases (e.

g., SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB, PostgreSQL), including writing and optimizing complex queries, views, and stored procedures.​ Experience with database administration tasks such as user and role management, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, and tuning.​ Experience working with time-series data, historians, or similar data logging systems used in SCADA/industrial environments.​ Understanding of database security concepts, including access control, auditing, and supporting cybersecurity requirements for industrial control systems.​ Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, particularly in diagnosing data integrity, performance, and connectivity issues across SCADA and database layers.​ Preferred qualifications Experience designing or administering historians that integrate multiple databases or sites, and supporting advanced analytics or reporting use cases.​ Familiarity with integrating SCADA data into BI or analytics tools, data warehouses, or cloud platforms.​ Experience with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or similar) to automate database and data management tasks.​ Exposure to high-availability or redundant SCADA/database architectures and related failover strategies.​ Prior experience in a SCADA Administrator, SCADA Systems Engineer, or Database Administrator role supporting operational technology environments.​ Level expectations

• SCADA Engineer vs.

Senior SCADA Engineer SCADA Engineer Implements and supports SCADA configurations and database solutions under established patterns and guidance.​ Focuses on day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and incremental improvements to SCADA data and database performance.​ Senior SCADA Engineer Owns major SCADA data and database initiatives end-to-end, including architecture, standards, and cross-team coordination.​ Serves as the go-to expert for SCADA data, historians, and databases, mentoring others and shaping long-term strategy.

Compensation & Benefits:

SCADA Engineer

• Database
• $104,000
• $112,000 Senior SCADA Engineer
• Database
• $117,000
• $128,000 Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with employee-owned stock options

Why Work With Us:

Join a forward-thinking, employee-owned company where your work directly impacts the performance and efficiency of critical facilities. You'll have the opportunity to shape modern, web-based building automation platforms, influence long-term SCADA and front-end technology strategy, and collaborate with a highly skilled, cross-disciplinary engineering team. In addition to competitive compensation and full benefits, our ESOP program allows you to build long-term wealth by sharing in the company's success while working on meaningful, technically challenging projects. #SEG2

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$104,000.00

• $128,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is your level of experience with Ignition, specifically the Perspective module? Have you led or owned

SCADA/BAS

projects end-to-end, including design, deployment, and ongoing support? Do you hold any industry-related certifications such as Ignition, Ignition Gold, Rockwell Studio 5000, Niagara AX, Niagara N4, or others?

Experience:

Building Automation:

2 years (Required) SCADA (Ignition): 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required)

Work Location:

In person