Lead SCADA Engineer

About the role:

The Lead SCADA Engineer leads the design, development, configuration, and delivery of advanced SCADA and DDC solutions for mission-critical data center applications, with emphasis on Ignition Perspective, visualization, alarming, scripting, data integration, and system usability for BMS and EPMS environments.

This role combines expert-level technical contribution with team leadership. The Lead SCADA Engineer provides direction to SCADA engineering resources, serves as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues, drives quality and standards across projects, and remains hands-on in complex SCADA development and integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Technical Mentorship

• Lead and mentor SCADA Engineers and Associate SCADA Engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and professional development.
• Coordinate engineering resources and priorities across multiple concurrent SCADA projects.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support the development of technical capabilities through training and knowledge sharing.
• Establish and reinforce SCADA development standards, best practices, and quality expectations.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex SCADA development, integration, visualization, scripting, and performance issues.

Advanced SCADA Development & Technical Execution

• Lead the design and development of complex Ignition Perspective projects for mission-critical BMS and EPMS applications.
• Design advanced graphics, templates, dashboards, floorplans, custom components, and reusable visualization resources.
• Configure and troubleshoot Ignition gateways, redundancy, security, user roles, tag providers, databases, and external connectivity.
• Develop complex UDT structures, alarming strategies, historian integrations, scripts, and automation workflows.
• Lead integrations involving PLCs, Kepware, OPC UA, MQTT, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, SQL databases, APIs, and third-party systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data connectivity, visualization, database, scripting, integration, and system performance issues.
• Lead user acceptance testing, interface validation, and functional testing for complex SCADA solutions.

Project Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Provide technical leadership across multiple SCADA projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, client requirements, and engineering standards.
• Conduct technical and design reviews of engineering work and provide guidance to resolve quality or technical concerns.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and resource needs and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, programmers, design teams, vendors, and customers on technical requirements and project priorities.
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews regarding system functionality, user experience, architecture, and integration requirements.
• Ensure SCADA deliverables meet Divcon standards, client specifications, documentation requirements, and quality expectations.

Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain reusable templates, graphics libraries, technical procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training resources.
• Document technical solutions, lessons learned, and best practices for team reference.
• Drive continuous improvement of SCADA engineering standards, tools, workflows, and development methodologies.
• Stay current on Ignition platform enhancements, emerging SCADA technologies, and industrial control system cybersecurity principles.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and technical documentation across the SCADA engineering team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Controls, Human-Computer Interaction, or related technical field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Expert-level proficiency with Ignition Perspective, including advanced graphics, templates, custom components, tag configuration, alarming, trending, scripting, and Gateway configuration.
• Advanced understanding of SCADA architecture, databases, APIs, data integration, OPC UA, MQTT, Kepware, Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, and industrial communication protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across SCADA applications, databases, integrations, visualization, and system performance.
• Demonstrated technical leadership with the ability to mentor engineers, establish standards, and lead complex technical work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure SCADA development practices preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience with SCADA development, Ignition Perspective, automation, controls, visualization, or related technical work.
• 2+ years of technical leadership, team lead, mentoring, or equivalent experience guiding engineering resources.
• Experience leading complex SCADA projects and coordinating technical work across multiple priorities.
• Experience with advanced SCADA graphics, custom components, dashboards, responsive layouts, scripting, SQL databases, APIs, and system integrations.
• Experience with BMS, EPMS, mission-critical data centers, industrial automation, or related systems preferred.
• Ignition Gold Certification or equivalent advanced platform training preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit and/or stand for extended periods (typically 6-8 hours per day) while performing computer-based tasks.
• Use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, mice, telephones, scanners, and printers.
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, or reach to access files, materials, or attend meetings.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and materials weighing up to 20-25 pounds.
• Have sufficient vision (with or without correction) to read computer screens and documents, and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively by phone and in person.
• Work in a typical indoor office environment with moderate noise levels and occasional interruptions.

Benefits & Total Rewards:

• Opportunities for Growth 
  Hands-on training and career advancement in an exploding data-center industry.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  We cover 100% of individual medical premiums and help offset the cost of family coverage.
• 401K with Employer Match 
  Eligible after 90 days, with company matching to help you invest in your future.   
• Disability Coverage 
  Both short- and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost to our employees.  
• Flexible PTO 
  Take time off when you need it, no accruing time necessary.

• Field-Based Employee Benefits
  For eligible field-based roles that require travel, Divcon covers all business travel expenses and provides a per diem, phone allowance, tools, and PPE at no cost. Eligible employees also receive paid training and additional reimbursable business expenses.