Senior Automation Systems Engineer, Delivery

Vantage Data Centers

. Review drawings, sequences of operation, points lists, network architectures, submittals, and control narratives .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SCADA, BMS, and industrial automation systems, with a strong focus on controls integration, commissioning, and operational handoff. Proven ability to lead technical direction, manage complex integration issues, and develop reusable engineering assets across multiple projects.

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SCADA DevelopmentBMS IntegrationIndustrial PLC PlatformsIntegrated Systems TestingControls Integration

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Hard Skills

Control Logic DevelopmentData ModelsAlarmsOperator InterfacesVersion ControlChange ManagementAutomated Testing MethodologiesSQL DatabasesCybersecurity ControlsNetworking

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingAccountabilityCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

IgnitionRockwell AutomationEPMSMQTTOPC UABACnetModbusGit

Industry Keywords

Industrial AutomationControls IntegrationMission-Critical FacilitiesData Center EnvironmentsFactory TestingCommissioning Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review drawings, sequences of operation, points lists, network architectures, submittals, and control narratives
Develop, review, test, and validate SCADA, BMS, EPMS, PLC, HMI, alarming, historian, and integration configurations
Provide technical direction to system integrators and contractors
Hold delivery partners accountable for quality, documentation, and closure
Lead software bench tests, factory witness tests, point-to-point validation, integrated systems testing, commissioning support, and defect resolution
Control code, graphics, UDT, naming, alarming, and version-management practices through approved repositories and release processes
Diagnose complex integration and controls issues and coordinate resolution across design, construction, commissioning, OT, cybersecurity, telemetry, and operations
Ensure turnover packages include source code, backups, licenses, asset and tag data, test evidence, training, and support documentation
Capture lessons learned and improve reusable libraries, standards, test scripts, and delivery methods
Perform additional duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Typically 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, mission-critical facilities, or data center environments
Advanced experience with SCADA, BMS, and industrial PLC platforms
Experience with Ignition and Rockwell Automation platforms strongly preferred
Experience developing control logic, graphics, data models, alarms, integrations, and operator interfaces from design through commissioning and operational handoff
Experience commissioning and supporting automation systems through Integrated Systems Testing (IST), turnover, and operations
Knowledge of industrial networking, Windows and server environments, SQL databases, cybersecurity controls, version control, change management, and software release processes
Experience identifying and resolving integration issues and supporting execution across multiple projects and stakeholders
Familiarity with EPMS, MQTT, OPC UA, BACnet, Modbus, Git, and automated testing methodologies preferred
Ability to develop reusable engineering assets, templates, standards, and best practices
Ability to collaborate across engineering, commissioning, operations, and vendor teams
Willingness and ability to travel throughout North America up to approximately 25%
Ability to meet stated physical demands, including occasional lifting or moving up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
401(k) program with company match
Additional voluntary benefits
Above-market total compensation package
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave benefits
Recognition, training, and development opportunities