Lead Controls Software Engineer

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Controls Software Engineer to support a hyperscale data center program. This role will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA in order to work directly with our engineering consulting team. These roles will support PLC programming, Ignition SCADA development, BMS / BAS and EPMS integration, graphics development, alarm configuration, historian setup, system testing, and commissioning support across multiple data halls and critical infrastructure systems.

15+ years of controls, automation, or software integration experience

5+ years of leading and managing similar team projects.

Experience developing PLC, DDC, BMS, BAS, EPMS, SCADA, or industrial automation software.

Working knowledge of Ignition SCADA, Allen-Bradley PLCs, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, alarms, trends, tags, graphics, and historian functions.

Ability to interpret control drawings, points lists, sequences of operation, network diagrams, and equipment integration requirements.

Experience supporting startup, commissioning, point validation, functional testing, and issue resolution.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills. Hyperscale data center, mission-critical facility, industrial automation, or large campus controls experience.

Experience with Ignition templates, UDT structures, alarm pipelines, historian configuration, and scalable SCADA architecture.

Experience with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / Logix platforms or comparable PLC environments.

Familiarity with Procore, SharePoint, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or structured project documentation tools.

Experience supporting L3-L5 commissioning, integrated systems testing, and owner / commissioning agent witness testing.