BMS Controls Engineer

Job Title: BMS Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a BMS/EPMS Development Engineer focused on building and supporting SCADA systems for mission-critical infrastructure such as data centers and critical utilities. This role is heavily centered on remote system development, graphics engineering, and controls integration. The primary focus is on Niagara 4 (N4) HMI/GUI development, Honeywell SCADA/BMS system configuration and integration, and programming systems that monitor various environmental and process variables.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and standardize Niagara 4 (N4) HMI screens, dashboards, and navigation structures.
• Build operator-focused interfaces including equipment views, system dashboards, alarm views, trend visualizations, and diagnostic interfaces.
• Implement consistent standards for naming conventions, tagging, graphics templates, and UX flow.
• Configure and support Honeywell SCADA/BMS platforms, including alarm configuration, historical trending, and system-level visualization.
• Integrate Niagara front-end with underlying control systems and supervisory data layers.
• Modify, configure, and troubleshoot PLC/control logic for HVAC systems, cooling infrastructure, and utility/process systems.
• Ensure accurate system representation of field instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure transmitters, and control valves.
• Perform point mapping, tagging, and database structuring between field devices and SCADA/BMS platforms.
• Configure communication across protocols such as BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, and Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Execute and support system validation, trend analysis, alarm verification, and remote troubleshooting.
• Support commissioning teams remotely by validating graphics, data accuracy, and system responses.

Work Environment

This is a remote position with a primary focus on remote development of HMI/SCADA and configuration tasks. Travel is minimal to occasional, as needed for system validation or project kick-off. The work environment involves mission-critical facilities, including data centers and critical utilities, and may involve supporting multiple sites or projects simultaneously.

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

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About Actalent

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Salary : $45 - $65