Scada Engineer REMOTE With Travel

Job Title:

Ignition SCADA Engineer/Control Systems Engineer for REMOTE OPPORTUNITY! This will be supporting a client that is building up the biggest data centers in the US. Although this is remote, there is requirement to travel to customer sites for commissioning/installations after 3-4 months of initial remote period. Travel can be up to 50-60% after design phase first 4 months.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer to join an engineering-driven organization focused on delivering advanced building automation and energy management solutions across commercial and industrial environments. This role involves designing and developing modern control system interfaces and infrastructure, leveraging Ignition to support scalable HVAC and BMS platforms. It is a hands-on engineering role centered around system development, UI/UX design for operators, and backend configuration within a distributed controls environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Ignition-based SCADA/HMI systems for Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Management Platforms (EMP).
• Build and configure custom dashboards, graphics, and user interfaces for HVAC equipment and facility operations.
• Develop system architecture, including tag structures, alarming & trends, and navigation layouts.
• Configure and manage Ignition gateways, projects, and modules.
• Set up and maintain network communication between field devices, controllers, and servers.
• Integrate control systems with PLCs, BACnet, Modbus, and other industrial protocols.
• Support data collection, visualization, and reporting for energy usage and system performance.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams on system design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Assist in remote commissioning and system validation.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, standardized, and user-friendly for operators.

Top Skills Required:

• Proficiency in Ignition, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Must have ignition experience and at least 3 solid projects using ignition under your belt.
• Experience with PLCs and control system development.
• Ability to work with industrial protocols such as Modbus.
• Strong skills in programming and graphics development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley equipment.
• Experience in remote system commissioning and validation.

Work Environment

This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own space while collaborating with a dynamic engineering team focused on innovative solutions in building automation and energy management.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/hr.

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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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