PLC/SCADA Controls Engineer

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About This Role

ALC's work increasingly sits at the intersection of OT controls, SCADA, and enterprise data. We deploy Ignition SCADA, Rockwell Automation PLCs, and open industrial protocols to provide deep, trustworthy visibility into mechanical plants, electrical distribution, and power quality without locking customers into brittle or opaque architectures. We are seeking senior-level PLC/SCADA Engineer who brings strong technical judgment, systems thinking, and the ability to design solutions that keep working years after handoff.

Scope of Position:  

As a Senior PLC/SCADA Controls Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority for data center automation and electrical power monitoring systems. You will lead the design of Ignition-based data center SCADA platforms integrated with Rockwell PLC control systems, electrical power monitoring devices, and third‑party subsystems. You will influence how systems are designed, modelled, how data flows, and how operators interact with critical infrastructure across single sites and multi‑site portfolios.

This role carries technical ownership, cross‑disciplinary influence, and mentorship expectations.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and maintain PLC applications utilizing Rockwell Automation platforms including:
  • ControlLogix
  • CompactLogix
  • GuardLogix (where applicable)
  • Remote I/O architectures
• Design scalable control architectures for:
  • Chiller managers
  • Chiller lineup controllers
  • Pumping systems
  • Thermal energy storage systems
  • HVAC and process cooling applications
• Create reusable software standards, Add-On Instructions (AOIs), and programming templates.
• Develop supervisory applications using Ignition by Inductive Automation.
• Support deployment of enterprise-scale SCADA systems for monitoring and control of critical infrastructure.
• Design and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks.
• Configure communications

• Develop integration strategies for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Troubleshoot controls, network, and field device issues during startup and commissioning.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to entry-level and mid-level engineers.
• Participate in design reviews and software quality reviews.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of HVAC/Building Automation experience OR Associate Degree with 6+ years of HVAC/Building Automation experience OR High School Diploma OR GED with 8+ years of HVAC/Building Automation experience. 

• 4+ years of experience designing and supporting SCADA and control systems in live facilities

• 4+ years of Rockwell Automation PLC experience with ControlLogix / CompactLogix platforms

• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation) at scale

• • UDT-driven designs

• • Alarm pipelines and strategy

• • Gateway configuration, redundancy, and performance tuning
• Data center or other mission‑critical infrastructure experience
• Experience integrating third-party electrical devices
• Experience designing and implementing HVAC/Building Automation control systems.
• Strong Rockwell Automation expertise including Studio 5000, ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
• Experience with PLC programming fundamentals:
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, operators, and stakeholders

About Automated Logic

At Automated Logic, we've been developing and supporting intelligent building solutions that have helped customers, including small businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, operate their buildings more efficiently for over 40 years. Our products help reduce energy consumption, lower utility, operating and maintenance costs, and improve indoor air quality, occupant comfort, and productivity. Technology that supports the buildings and industry of today and tomorrow requires a wide range of talents and skill sets. 

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