Lead Scada/Ignition Engineer

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States, providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for over 30 years in the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any facility, regardless of location or local resources.

About the role

We are seeking a Lead SCADA Applications Engineer with expertise in Inductive Automation Ignition to join the Mission Critical data center team. You will lead the design, development, deployment, installation, and commissioning of SCADA systems for industrial automation solutions. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate industrial systems and ensure high-performance, scalable, and secure automation applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Ignition-based SCADA solutions for industrial automation projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Ignition architecture, Gateway configuration, Perspective development, MQTT integration, and relational database integration.
• Work cooperatively with engineering, design, production, and field service staff.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules to recognize and communicate issues to project managers before they become conflicts.
• Specify and configure hardware components such as instrumentation, PLCs, communication systems, and industrial control panels.
• Perform on-site functional testing of installed automation systems.
• Mentor and train engineers, providing technical guidance and Ignition best practices.
• Embody our Core Values as an ambassador, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.
• Develop or modify design documentation, including drawing packages, method of procedures, sequence of operations, and testing scripts.
• Create tools, methods, and approaches to increase engineering efficiency.
• Develop and lead training classes internally and externally.
• Assist the business development team in evaluating and promoting opportunities through pre-designs, estimates, and in-person presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the control system industry.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting).
• Current Gold certification in Ignition.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced Ignition concepts, including system architecture, scripting, and integration best practices.
• Strong development skills in Jython, SQL, and JavaScript for building robust and scalable solutions.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles to design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Able to work independently on projects and tasks with a very organized and methodical approach.
• Basic understanding of control system network topologies.
• Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs within one or more languages.
• Experience commissioning in “live” environments.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC or DDC-controlled data center projects.
• Experience with AVEVA Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE, OPC UA/DA, Rockwell or Schneider PLCs, Tridium Niagara, or Eclypse Designer.
• Experience with Building Management & HVAC Control Systems.
• Experience with BMS and EPMS.

Pay

$120K–$150K

Benefits

• 401k with match and prompt enrollment (100% vested upon entry).
• Prompt enrollment into medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including paid vacation, holidays, family leave, and sick time.
• Learning and growth opportunities with training and continuing education from day one.