Ignition Commissioning Engineer / SCADA Engineer
Location: Litchfield Park, AZ (100% Onsite)
Duration: 4–6 Months (Potential Extension)
Start Date: Within 2 Weeks
Openings: 2–4
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Ignition Commissioning Engineers / SCADA Engineers to support a large-scale Datacenter commissioning project in Litchfield Park, Arizona. This role is focused on the commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, validation, and integration of SCADA and industrial control systems within a mission-critical datacenter environment.
The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA, control system commissioning, PLC/SCADA integration, and field startup activities. Candidates with Ignition application development and SCADA configuration experience will be highly regarded.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with the Ignition SCADA Platform
- Ignition Core Certification (Required)
- Strong experience commissioning industrial automation and control systems
- Experience with PLC/SCADA integration and communications
- Proven background in startup, troubleshooting, and validation activities
- Experience supporting field commissioning and system turnover
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced onsite environment
- Willingness to work full-time onsite in Arizona
Preferred Qualifications
- Ignition Gold Certification
- Datacenter commissioning experience
- Ignition application development experience
- SCADA configuration and HMI screen development
- Experience with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLC platforms
- Industrial networking experience (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC, etc.)
- Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, manufacturing plants, or industrial automation projects
Key Responsibilities
- Execute onsite SCADA and controls commissioning activities
- Support startup, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of automation systems
- Verify PLC-to-SCADA communications, alarms, trends, and control sequences
- Coordinate with controls engineers, commissioning teams, contractors, and field technicians
- Assist with SCADA configuration, point verification, and minor application modifications
- Identify and resolve system issues during commissioning and go-live phases
- Document testing activities, deficiencies, and corrective actions
- Ensure systems meet project requirements, operational standards, and client expectations
Technical Environment
- Ignition SCADA
- Allen-Bradley PLCs
- Siemens PLCs
- HMI Systems
- Industrial Networking
- PLC/SCADA Communications
- Startup & Commissioning
- Controls Validation
- Datacenter Infrastructure Systems
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a strong controls and automation background, hands-on Ignition SCADA commissioning experience, and prior exposure to mission-critical or datacenter environments. This individual must be comfortable working onsite, troubleshooting complex automation systems, and supporting commissioning activities through project completion.