Lead PLC/SCADA Engineer

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About Automated Logic At Automated Logic, we've been developing and supporting intelligent building solutions that have helped customers, including small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, operate their buildings more efficiently for over 40 years. Our products help reduce energy consumption, lower utility, operating and maintenance costs, and improve indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity. Technology that supports the buildings and industry of today and tomorrow requires a wide range of talents and skill sets. About This Role Our work increasingly sits at the intersection of OT controls, SCADA, and enterprise data. We deploy Ignition SCADA, Rockwell Automation PLCs, and open industrial protocols to provide deep, trustworthy visibility into mechanical plants, electrical distribution, and power quality without locking customers into brittle or opaque architectures. We are seeking lead-level PLC/SCADA Engineers who bring strong technical judgment, systems thinking, and the ability to design solutions that keep working years after handoff. Scope of Position: As a Lead PLC/SCADA Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority for data center automation and electrical power monitoring systems. You will lead the design of Ignition-based SCADA platforms integrated with Rockwell PLC control systems, electrical power monitoring devices, and third‑party subsystems. You will influence how systems are modeled, how data flows, and how operators interact with critical infrastructure across single sites and multi‑site portfolios. This role carries technical ownership, cross‑disciplinary influence, and mentorship expectations. You are someone others come to when the system behavior matters, not just whether it “works.” Key Responsibilities: Structured tag models and UDT standards Alarm philosophy, prioritization, and suppression strategies Historian strategy, data fidelity, and performance Gateway topology, redundancy, and failover behavior Define and integrate Rockwell Automation PLC architectures (ControlLogix / CompactLogix) for: Mechanical plant systems Electrical distribution and EPMS Generator, UPS, and switchgear monitoring Establish integration strategies using open protocols: BACnet/IP Modbus TCP OPC UA SNMP Partner with IT/Network teams to design secure, segmented OT networks (VLANs, routing boundaries, gateway placement). Lead technical decisions around scalability, redundancy, and fault tolerance in Tier III / Tier IV-style environments. Develop and review system architecture documentation, control philosophies, and sequences of operation. Guide and review Ignition Vision / Perspective designs, ensuring graphics prioritize operations, diagnostics, and clarity. Support FAT, SAT, integrated testing, and commissioning activities, including troubleshooting emergent system behaviors. Identify technical risk early, protocol limitations, vendor quirks, performance bottlenecks, and ability to design around them. Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers, setting expectations for code quality, modeling discipline, and documentation. Act as a technical voice in customer discussions, helping set realistic expectations and defend sound engineering decisions. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of Controls industry experience OR Associate Degree with 6+ years of Controls industry experience OR High School Diploma OR GED with 8+ years of Controls industry experience. 4+ years of experience designing and supporting SCADA and control systems in live facilities 4+ years of Rockwell Automation PLC experience with ControlLogix / CompactLogix platforms Ability to travel up to 25% Preferred Qualifications: Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation) at scale UDT-driven designs Alarm pipelines and strategy Gateway configuration, redundancy, and performance tuning Data center or other mission‑critical infrastructure experience, including: Central utility plants Electrical power distribution and monitoring Redundant system architectures Strong understanding of industrial Ethernet and OT networking Experience integrating third-party electrical devices Chillers CRACS Power Quality Meters Breakers UPS Generators Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, operators, and stakeholders Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $79,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. Other Compensation This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Employees are eligible for benefits, including: Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives Retirement Benefits Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation Disability: Short-term and long-term disability Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account Tuition Assistance To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 13 July 2026 Job Applicant's Privacy Notice Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice. Use of AI Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people. At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.