Senior SCADA Engineer

Senior SCADA Engineer Data Center Systems

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid or Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to support and advance SCADA and control systems within mission-critical data center environments. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and reliability of monitoring and control systems that support power, cooling, life-safety, and infrastructure operations. You will play a key role in ensuring uptime, resiliency, visibility, and security across data center facilities.

This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer who understands the intersection of industrial controls, electrical infrastructure, and data center operations.

Key Responsibilities

SCADA & Control Systems Engineering

• Design, configure, deploy, and support SCADA systems used for data center infrastructure monitoring and control

• Integrate SCADA platforms with electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, and BMS

• Develop HMI screens, alarms, trending, and reporting to support real-time visibility and operational decision-making

• Lead system architecture decisions to ensure scalability, redundancy, and high availability

Operational Reliability & Optimization

• Support 24x7 mission-critical environments with a strong focus on uptime and fault tolerance

• Troubleshoot control system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions

• Optimize alarm management, data accuracy, and system performance to reduce operational risk

• Support commissioning, testing, and cutover activities for new data center builds and expansions

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Apply ICS/SCADA cybersecurity best practices including network segmentation, access control, patching, and hardening

• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure compliance with internal security standards and regulatory requirements

• Maintain secure integrations between SCADA systems and enterprise platforms

Documentation & Standards

• Develop and maintain system documentation including architecture diagrams, SOPs, configuration baselines, and disaster recovery procedures

• Establish and enforce SCADA standards and best practices across multiple facilities

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a technical leader and subject-matter expert for SCADA and controls

• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional teams including facilities, electrical, mechanical, IT, and operations

• Partner with vendors, integrators, and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

• 7 years of experience working with SCADA and industrial control systems

• Hands-on experience in data center, mission-critical facilities, utilities, or industrial environments

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networking, and control system architectures

• Experience integrating SCADA with electrical and mechanical infrastructure

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Data center infrastructure monitoring systems (power and cooling)

• Experience with major SCADA and automation platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, Wonderware, Ignition, etc.)

• Knowledge of redundancy design, failover strategies, and commissioning best practices

• Familiarity with ICS cybersecurity standards and best practices