HMI (Ignition) Developer

HMI (Ignition) Developer – Contract 1 yr.

Juno Beach, FL

   

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $112,320 to $122,720 annually.

 

 

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

Your Day-to-Day:

 

Core HMI Development

• Develop and maintain standardized Ignition HMI screens for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects according to the standards
• Create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for monitoring and controlling utility-scale battery energy storage systems
• Design custom screens, sub-screens, pop-ups, reports, and trending displays optimized for various operator workflows
• Implement responsive HMI designs for multiple screen sizes and operational requirements

Technical Implementation & Integration

• Configure Ignition platforms including Vision, Perspective, and Gateway modules
• Develop User Defined Types (UDTs) and templates for consistent implementation across projects
• Integrate HMI interfaces with historians and data export tools per NextEra standards
• Implement alarm management systems and notification protocols
• Create custom Python scripts and SQL queries for enhanced HMI functionality
• Support integration with SCADA systems, PLCs, and communication protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, DNP3)

Project Support & Commissioning

• Provide HMI commissioning reporting tools as requested by commissioning teams
• Support field commissioning activities and troubleshoot HMI-related issues
• Collaborate with SCADA leads, PLC programmers, field technicians, and project managers
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Assist with BESS lineup testing procedures and validation processes

Standards & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with NextEra Energy HMI standards and cybersecurity requirements including NERC CIP protocols
• Maintain version control and configuration management of HMI applications
• Conduct code reviews and implement best practices for HMI development
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for HMI standardization
• Document all HMI configurations and create user manuals
• Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with the SCADA team and field service specialists
• Coordinate with Field Technical Services team
• Support Project Management BESS team
• Participate in daily commissioning calls and weekly SCADA controls meetings
• Interface with vendors, EPCs, and third-party integrators as needed

Innovation & Digital Transformation

• Contribute to NextEra Energy's digital transformation initiatives
• Support development of automated documentation systems and AI-driven analytics
• Participate in patent development activities related to HMI innovations
• Assist with SCADA University curriculum development and training programs
• Leverage AI tools and Copilot for enhanced productivity and content creation

 

Who You Are:

 

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition platform
• Ignition certifications (Gold or Platinum level preferred)
• Proficiency in Ignition Vision and/or Perspective modules
• Strong Python scripting skills for Ignition applications
• Experience with SQL databases (MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, DNP3)
• Understanding of SCADA systems and industrial automation concepts
• Strong understanding of power system operations, SCADA, and EMS applications (SE, CA, OPF).
• Hands-on experience with network, telemetry mapping, an