SCADA Engineering Manager

About Us:

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

About the role:

The SCADA Engineering Manager oversees the development and delivery of Ignition-based SCADA solutions, with primary focus on Perspective applications for mission-critical data center projects. This role leads multiple Lead SCADA Engineers and their development teams (managing 2-6 Lead Engineers with typically 20-40 total developers), establishing Ignition development standards, Perspective design guidelines, and delivery processes while ensuring high-quality execution across parallel projects. The SCADA Engineering Manager coordinates with Field Engineering leadership, drives Ignition platform strategy, and represents the development team in strategic planning and client engagements. This role would require 15-20% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage 2-6 Lead SCADA Engineers and oversee their project teams (typically 20-40 total developers)
• Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and create professional development plans for Lead Engineers
• Support Lead Engineers in mentoring their team members and fostering Ignition expertise growth
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new Ignition engineering talent to support organizational growth
• Foster a collaborative, quality-focused culture that prioritizes Ignition best practices and innovation
• Establish clear expectations, goals, and accountability measures for Ignition development team performance
• Balance workload distribution across teams and manage resource allocation for optimal efficiency
• Drive Ignition certification programs and ensure team maintains current platform knowledge

Ignition Standards & Process Management

• Define and maintain Ignition development standards including naming conventions, project structure, and scripting guidelines
• Establish Perspective design guidelines, UI/UX standards, component libraries, and responsive design requirements
• Develop and implement code review procedures, testing protocols, and quality assurance processes for Ignition projects
• Drive Ignition architecture decisions including gateway redundancy strategies, tag database design, and security configurations
• Maintain working knowledge of Ignition platform to guide strategic decisions and evaluate new features
• Ensure consistency in Perspective applications across multiple development teams and projects
• Partner with Field Engineering Manager to establish seamless handoff processes for Ignition commissioning
• Manage Ignition licensing strategy, module selection, and platform version migration planning

Project & Portfolio Management

• Oversee portfolio of Ignition development projects across multiple concurrent data center initiatives
• Support project estimation, scheduling, and timeline development for Perspective application development
• Monitor project progress, resource utilization, and milestone completion across all Ignition teams
• Identify and mitigate risks related to development delays, resource constraints, or technical challenges
• Coordinate inter-team dependencies and ensure alignment between Ignition development and field operations
• Track key performance metrics including project completion rates, code quality scores, and on-time delivery
• Manage Ignition gateway infrastructure including development, test, and production environments

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Client Engagement

• Partner with Field Engineering Manager to ensure Ignition applications support field deployment and commissioning needs
• Coordinate with PLC Engineering leadership to align control system integration with Ignition tag structures
• Collaborate with project