Scada Engineer

Job Title: REMOTE SCADA Engineer With Occasional Travel to Austin, TX Job Description We are seeking a skilled SCADA Engineer to develop and enhance SCADA systems using Ignition software. This role involves integrating field devices using various industrial protocols, building dashboards, alarms, and monitoring tools, and enabling real-time system visibility for cooling infrastructure. The position also includes supporting system validation and deployment. Responsibilities + Develop SCADA systems using Ignition software. + Integrate field devices using industrial protocols such as TCP/IP, BACnet, and Modbus. + Build dashboards, alarms, and monitoring tools to enhance system functionality. + Enable real-time visibility for cooling infrastructure systems. + Support the validation and deployment of SCADA systems. Essential Skills + 8-10 years of controls experience. + Proficiency in PLC SCADA systems. + Knowledge of industrial communication protocols. + Experience integrating PLC systems into SCADA environments. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with data centers is a plus. + Familiarity with Ignition software. Work Environment This position is fully remote but requires the ability to travel to Austin, Texas, 20% of the time. Mileage will be covered. Candidates must reside in Texas. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Austin,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .

Created: 2026-03-30