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Confidential

Senior SCADA Engineer

Confidential, Whitehall, New York, United States

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Overview We are seeking a Senior or Principal SCADA Engineer to join our Building Automation team and lead the design and implementation of modern, web-based building management solutions using Ignition, with a strong focus on the Perspective module. This role blends deep SCADA/BMS expertise with front-end engineering and will play a key role in shaping the future of our web technology stack for building automation.

You will work closely with the SCADA Development Manager, controls engineers, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver high‑quality operator and management interfaces for HVAC, lighting, metering, energy, and other critical building systems. Depending on experience and impact, this role may be hired at either the Senior or Principal level.

Key Responsibilities

Design, configure, and deploy SCADA/BMS solutions using Ignition, with emphasis on the Perspective module

Lead front‑end development of responsive dashboards, floor plans, equipment views, alarms, trends, and mobile‑friendly interfaces

Establish UI/UX standards, style guides, and reusable component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability

Evaluate and recommend front‑end and back‑end technologies to support the long‑term evolution of the SCADA/BMS platform

Define best practices for integrating Ignition with external systems (REST APIs, authentication, data services, enterprise or cloud platforms)

Configure alarming, historian logging, reporting, and analytics to support operations, energy optimization, and fault detection

Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and IT/OT teams to design secure, reliable, and maintainable solutions

Troubleshoot issues across the Ignition stack, BAS networks, and integrations; perform root‑cause analysis and implement long‑term fixes

Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and training materials

Principal level: provide technical leadership across projects, define overall Ignition/UI architecture, review designs, and mentor engineers

Travel as needed up to 75% is required for this role.

Required Qualifications Experience & Technical Foundation

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of SCADA/BAS experience (Senior) or 7+ years (Principal) in production environments

Strong hands‑on experience with Ignition Perspective, including project architecture, gateway configuration, tags, scripting, alarms, and security

Proficiency with Ignition scripting (Python/Power Script) and SQL for logic, data transformation, and integrations

Required Qualifications Front‑End & Web Development

Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript concepts, including responsive and component‑based UI design

Experience building or contributing to web‑based, data‑driven, or real‑time user interfaces

Experience with at least one modern application or web framework (Java, JavaScript, or similar ecosystems)

Ability to evaluate technology trade‑offs and make recommendations balancing performance, security, and maintainability

Strong software engineering fundamentals, including version control, code reviews, testing, and structured deployments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with building automation systems, HVAC controls, energy management, or smart buildings

Experience with large or multi‑site Ignition deployments and distributed architectures

Familiarity with OT cybersecurity practices for building automation or critical infrastructure

Experience integrating MQTT, REST APIs or IIoT platforms with Ignition or other SCADA systems

Prior experience mentoring engineers or serving as a technical lead (especially for Principal level)

Level Expectations Senior SCADA Engineer Building Automation

Owns Ignition‑based projects from design through deployment and support

Leads Perspective UI development within established standards

Provides guidance to peers and contributes to design reviews and best practices

Principal SCADA Engineer Building Automation

Owns SCADA/BMS visualization strategy across programs or portfolios

Defines platform‑wide architecture, UI patterns, and technology standards

Acts as a technical leader and partner to the SCADA Development Manager

Compensation & Benefits

Senior SCADA Engineer Front‑End: $117,000 $138,000

Principal SCADA Engineer Front‑End: $135,000 $145,000

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.

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