Lead Field SCADA Engineer

The Lead Field SCADA Engineer is responsible for leading a team of field SCADA engineers supporting the deployment, commissioning, and validation of Ignition SCADA systems for large-scale data center environments. This role combines advanced technical expertise with team leadership, serving as both the primary technical resource for complex SCADA issues and the direct supervisor for field SCADA engineers. The Lead Field SCADA Engineer ensures quality execution across multiple projects, mentors junior engineers, and maintains hands‑on technical involvement while coordinating team activities. This position requires 40‑50% travel to support critical deployments, provide expert technical guidance onsite, and ensure successful system turnover to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of field SCADA engineers, providing technical guidance and professional development

Assign resources and coordinate field activities across multiple concurrent projects

Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching to team members

Develop technical capabilities within the team through hands‑on training and knowledge sharing

Establish technical standards, best practices, and quality expectations for SCADA field work

Serve as primary escalation point for complex technical issues requiring expert intervention

Team Leadership & Technical Mentorship

Lead deployment and commissioning of complex Ignition SCADA systems for mission‑critical data center BMS and EPMS applications

Execute advanced point‑to‑point verification of SCADA graphics, data integration, alarms, and visualization systems

Troubleshoot and resolve the most challenging issues including data connectivity problems, display errors, database integration failures, and performance issues

Conduct comprehensive user acceptance testing and interface validation for complex deployments

Validate proper functionality of advanced features including 3D floorplans, custom components, role‑based access, and mobile responsiveness

Debug complex integration issues between Perspective interfaces, PLCs, historians, and back‑end systems

Project Coordination & Quality Assurance

Coordinate field SCADA team activities with project schedules and client requirements

Review and approve commissioning plans, test procedures, and point verification documentation

Ensure all field work meets quality standards, documentation requirements, and client specifications

Conduct technical reviews of team members' work and provide corrective guidance as needed

Identify and mitigate technical risks during deployment and commissioning phases

Track project progress and report status to Field Engineering Manager

Client & Stakeholder Collaboration

Serve as primary technical point of contact for clients during SCADA commissioning and turnover activities

Lead technical discussions with clients regarding system functionality, user experience, and operational requirements

Provide expert‑level training and support to client operations teams during system handoff

Participate in design reviews and technical planning meetings to represent field deployment considerations

Build strong client relationships through technical expertise and responsive support

Represent field SCADA capabilities in client meetings and project planning sessions

Document technical solutions, lessons learned, and best practices for team reference

Develop and maintain technical procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training materials

Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on field experience and emerging SCADA technologies

Stay current with Ignition platform updates, best practices, and industry standards for data center automation

Contribute to internal knowledge base and technical documentation systems

Qualifications

6+ years of experience with Ignition SCADA systems with extensive field deployment and commissioning experience

2+ years of technical leadership or team lead experience, preferably in field operations

Expert‑level proficiency with Ignition Perspective, including advanced graphics, templates, and custom components

Deep hands‑on experience with point‑to‑point verification, commissioning, and validation of complex SCADA/BMS systems

Advanced expertise in data integration, communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT), historians, and database connectivity

Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex interface, visualization, and system integration issues

Strong leadership and mentoring skills with ability to develop technical talent

Excellent communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences

Ability to manage multiple field projects and coordinate distributed team resources

Willingness and ability to travel 40‑50%, including extended site assignments during critical phases

Valid driver's license and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical fi