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Ignition Scada Controls Engineer
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A Power Systems Engineer specializes in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. They work in the field of electrical engineering but with a specific emphasis on large-scale power systems that provide electricity to homes, businesses, industries, and infrastructure.
$107,854 / year median in Texas
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Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer Job Description The Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer designs and develops modern control system interfaces and infrastructure for advanced building automation and energy management solutions in commercial and industrial environments. This hands-on engineering role focuses on system development, operator-focused UI/UX, and backend configuration within a distributed controls environment, leveraging Ignition to support scalable HVAC and Building Management System (BMS) platforms. Responsibilities Design and develop Ignition-based SCADA and HMI systems for Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Management Platforms (EMP). Build and configure custom dashboards, graphics, and user interfaces that support HVAC equipment and facility operations. Develop system architecture, including tag structures, alarm configurations, trend setups, and intuitive navigation layouts. Configure and manage Ignition gateways, projects, and modules to ensure reliable and secure system operation. Set up and maintain network communication between field devices, controllers, and servers in a distributed controls environment. Integrate control systems with PLCs and industrial communication protocols such as BACnet and Modbus. Support data collection, visualization, and reporting related to energy usage and overall system performance. Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams on system design, deployment, and troubleshooting activities. Assist with remote commissioning and system validation to confirm proper functionality and performance. Ensure all solutions are scalable, standardized, and user-friendly for operators and stakeholders. Essential Skills Hands-on experience with Ignition for SCADA and HMI development. Strong experience in control system development, including configuration of gateways, projects, and modules. Proficiency in building and customizing graphics, dashboards, and user interfaces for HVAC and facility operations. Experience integrating control systems with PLCs, including Allen-Bradley platforms. Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as BACnet and Modbus. Ability to design and implement tag structures, alarming, trends, and navigation layouts withinSCADA/HMI
environments. Solid understanding of network communication between field devices, controllers, and servers. Experience supporting data collection, visualization, and reporting for energy management and system performance. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working in commercial or industrial building automation and energy management environments. Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams on system design and deployment. Ability to participate in remote commissioning and system validation activities. Comfort working in a hybrid arrangement, starting with remote work followed by onsite engagement for several months. Work Environment This role operates within a hybrid work model, starting with remote work for a few months and transitioning to onsite work for approximately 6-7 months as part of a 12‑month project. The work environment centers on engineering-driven building automation and energy management solutions in commercial and industrial facilities. You will work with Ignition-basedSCADA/HMI
platforms, PLCs including Allen-Bradley, and industrial protocols such as BACnet and Modbus, while collaborating closely with internal engineering teams on system design, deployment, and troubleshooting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Haskell, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Haskell,TX.