SCADA Engineer
We are seeking a skilled SCADA Engineer to join our SCADA team and play a key role in the design, development, and deployment of modern SCADA and BMS solutions. This role is suited for an experienced engineer who can work independently on complex tasks while collaborating closely with project managers, designers, and customers to deliver reliable, scalable systems.
You will take ownership of core SCADA functionality, contribute to technical standards, and support projects through design, commissioning, and long-term support.
What You Will Do
- Design and configure Ignition Perspective views using established standards and reusable components
- Develop and maintain UDTs, tag structures, and tag providers for PLCs, field devices, and enterprise integrations
- Configure and manage alarms, trends, historian tags, and reports to meet project and customer requirements
- Perform commissioning, FAT/SAT, and provide onsite or remote support for SCADA and BMS deployments
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI/SCADA, and industrial network issues with minimal supervision
- Collaborate with project leads, designers, and stakeholders to deliver complete end-to-end SCADA solutions
- Create and maintain technical and project documentation throughout the project lifecycle
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of internal standards, templates, and best practices
Qualifications
Experience
- 2–4 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- PLC and HMI/SCADA programming (Ignition preferred)
- HVAC or building automation controls and BMS integration
- Industrial networking and industrial protocols
- Low-voltage control panel wiring and field device commissioning
- Front-end development for operator interfaces
- Scripting or software development (Python, Java, SQL)
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
- Ignition Core Certified required
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience in PLC and HMI/SCADA programming, preferably Ignition
- Experience with HVAC or building automation controls and BMS integration
- Experience with industrial networking and industrial protocols
- Experience with low-voltage control panel wiring and field device commissioning
- Experience with front-end development for operator interfaces
- Experience with scripting or software development using Python, Java, or SQL
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Ignition Core Certification
What We Do
Since 1947, Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. has served the Carolinas and Virginia in the selection and application of commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, filtration and direct digital control (DDC) systems. In Fall 2009, Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. opened branch offices in Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hoffman & Hoffman represents manufacturers of the highest quality HVAC equipment and controls available on the market today. Through one of our (14) fourteen regional branch offices, our professional sales engineers can assist you in most commercial/industrial HVAC and filtration projects. We employ Certified Energy Managers (CEM), LEED accredited professionals and professional sales engineers dedicated to meeting the heating, filtration, ventilation and air conditioning needs of engineers, owners and contractors. Delivering engineered, flexible, economical and environmentally responsible solutions for commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration requirements is our top priority.
