Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Scada Ignition Engineer

Overview

We are partnering with an engineering-driven organization focused on delivering advanced building automation and energy management solutions across commercial and industrial environments.

This role will play a key part in designing and developing modern control system interfaces and infrastructure, leveraging Ignition to support scalable HVAC and Building Management System (BMS) platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Onsite commissioning, working with Ignition-based SCADA/HMI applications for Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Management Platforms (EMP).

• Seeking PLC/HMI programmers that can step in and help support commissioning efforts

• Doing more field work I/O checks, point to point, ensuring all data getting from temperature sensors/flow sensors/ and all info is going into dashboard and going into the SCADA (ignition) accurately.

• Troubleshoot/debug any issues

• Programs have been written; we are in a crunch and need folks to help support loop check/commissioning/chiller start ups

• Build and configure intuitive dashboards, graphical displays, and user interfaces for HVAC equipment and facility operations

• Develop system architecture, including tag structures, alarming and trending strategies, and navigation layouts

• Configure and manage Ignition gateways, projects, and associated modules

Essential Skills

• Need someone that has Ignition HMI experience

• Ignition Core Certification

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 hybrid position in Carrollton,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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