SCADA Controls Engineer

Job Description

SCADA Controls Engineer – Critical Facilities Specialist - Atlanta GAOur client is a leader in Critical Facilities Engineering Design and Commissioning that has a footprint and specializes in MEP and Controls. They provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise in the Critical Facilities Space. They have a mindset to provide reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainable design expertise when providing these consulting services for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience with the execution of design, programming, integration, implementation and commissioning of Controls and Building automation systems platforms such as EPMS (Electrical and Power Monitoring Systems), BAS Systems (Building Automation Systems), or BMS System (Building Monitor Systems) in a data center or industrial environment. They will troubleshoot, install, and make upgrades to existing automation systems for power and cooling systems in a live, mission-critical environment. They will assist in complete startup, commissioning, and validation procedures of these systems. They will collaborate with the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering / Design teams, Software Development teams, Project Managers, Construction Contractors, Equipment Vendors, Field Techs and Site Operations teams to ensure the reliability, proper operations, acceptance of new and modified installations, automations and software solutions. Applies an intensive and diversified knowledge of complete BMS, BAS, EPMS - coding, testing and operations.

Responsibilities:

Autonomous in day-to-day work with being given high level instruction on projects or assignments

Execute and lead automation design teams of complex scope, and coordinate activities of other personnel as needed

Mentor engineers and assist with training and development on software standards to create a learning and growing environment

Design and implement Front end SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Platforms

Develop and improve SCADA configuration, programming, networking, and diagnostic standards

Lead development of UI / UX configuration standards

Lead testing from Level 2 through 5 testing of SCADA in conjunction with field technicians and commissioning agents

Develop proposals and timely completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables including project scope, schedule and budget

Effective time management of project design team including forecasting resources and resource coordination

Identify potential project scope changes; aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and changes from estimated costs and project deadlines

QA/QC peer reviews for projects which candidate is not the engineer

Optimize workflow and deliverables by developing templates, standards, automations, etc.

Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, subcontractors, project managers, AEs and commissioning agents on project progress

Assist / Develop all project communication and reporting, weekly progress reports, etc.

Requirements:

3-7 years + SCADA installation, testing, integration, commissioning of BMS Infrastructure (Building Management Systems) experience

Experience designing SCADA Platforms for complex data center/mission critical facilities Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or similar engineering degree a plus

Licensed PE / EIT / Certifications a Plus

Ignition Gold Certification a Huge Plus

Scripting in Ignition in Python modules - Vision, Perspective, Reporting, and Alarm Notification

SQL databases for database management and queries

Knowledge of networking concepts and config: TCP/IP, VLANs, LANs, VPNs and RSTP

Experience working with common BAS and SCADA protocols BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc.

Skilled with best practices for Cybersecurity related to SCADA system

Previous Experience working with at UI/UX concepts, best practices and standards

Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals

Perform code analysis including selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements

Conduct code analysis and possess advanced knowledge of electrical codes

Analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence

Client facing experience and at times serve as primary point of client contact on various projects

Ability to successfully work independently; Self Starter and should prioritize well

Effective communicator - both oral and written form (tech and non-tech)

Proactive, resourceful, delegator and a multitasker

Exceptional organizational skills with an attention to detail

Skilled in completing assignments accurately and in a timely manner

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training if needed

Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus!

Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army Guard, etc.

Travel: 20-40% / Minimal travel if located near project location

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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