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BAS-Engineer – Building Automation & Utilities
Job Location:
Job Location:
Blythewood, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering planning and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a BAS Engineer Building Automation & Utilities a client in the automotive industry specializing in car manufacturing. This role is a contractor to direct hire position based in Blythewood SC that requires onsite presence. If youre eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects we look forward to your application.
PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the engineering programming integration troubleshooting and continuous improvement of Building Automation Systems (BAS) supporting critical facility and utility systems. The role focuses on Ignition for monitoring control alarms data collection dashboards trending and system integration.
The position supports systems including electrical power chilled and hot water compressed air HVAC pumps boilers cooling towers and utility monitoring while working closely with engineering maintenance IT/OT contractors and suppliers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the engineering programming integration troubleshooting and continuous improvement of Building Automation Systems (BAS) supporting critical facility and utility systems. The role focuses on Ignition for monitoring control alarms data collection dashboards trending and system integration.
The position supports systems including electrical power chilled and hot water compressed air HVAC pumps boilers cooling towers and utility monitoring while working closely with engineering maintenance IT/OT contractors and suppliers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop configure maintain and troubleshoot BAS applications using Ignition.
- Develop SCADA screens dashboards alarms trends reports and historical data solutions.
- Configure tags UDTs alarm systems historians gateways and user access.
- Integrate PLCs meters sensors and controllers using OPC UA Modbus Ethernet/IP BACnet MQTT and related protocols.
- Troubleshoot BAS PLC HMI instrumentation and industrial network issues.
- Support automation and monitoring of electrical power chilled/hot water compressed air HVAC and other utility systems.
- Develop and optimize control strategies equipment sequencing alarms and utility performance.
- Collaborate with Controls and IT/OT teams on system architecture networking cybersecurity servers backups and access control.
- Coordinate technical requirements with contractors suppliers OEMs and system integrators.
- Support commissioning startup FAT/SAT point-to-point checks functional testing and system handover.
- Analyze utility data to identify opportunities for energy efficiency predictive maintenance and equipment optimization.
- Maintain BAS documentation including architecture I/O and point lists control narratives alarm matrices network diagrams and backup procedures.
- Support continuous improvement and reliability projects related to facility automation and utilities.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Controls Automation Mechanical Computer Engineering or a related field.
- 37 years of experience in BAS SCADA controls automation facilities engineering or industrial utilities.
- Hands-on experience with Ignition strongly preferred.
- Experience of working with industrial equipment controls systems suppliers contractors or system integrators.
- Ability to read electrical schematics P&IDs control drawings and network diagrams.
- Strong BAS/SCADA and Ignition knowledge.
- Experience with OPC UA Modbus Ethernet/IP BACnet and MQTT.
- Understanding of PLC-based control systems and industrial automation.
- Knowledge of electrical power distribution and utility systems.
- Understanding of chilled water hot water compressed air HVAC and related systems.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across controls instrumentation BAS PLCs and industrial networks.
- Knowledge of IT/OT infrastructure and industrial cybersecurity.
- Strong analytical communication commissioning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.
- Ignition certification or advanced hands-on Ignition experience.
- Experience with Ignition Perspective/Vision.
- Python scripting and SQL/database experience.
- Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Siemens Mitsubishi or Schneider PLCs.
- Industrial Ethernet and managed switch experience.
- Automotive or other high-volume manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of HVAC/BMS energy-management systems or CMMS.
- Knowledge of ISA-95 / ISA-62443 and industrial cybersecurity.
- Experience with high-availability SCADA/BAS architectures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work is normally performed in an office laboratory manufacturing floor or machine shop setting where physical work includes but is not limited to sitting standing reaching kneeling bending and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.
- Location:Blythewood SC
- Schedule:Day shift 40h/w weekend as required
- Overtime:as required
- Duration: 6 months contract with the option to extend or to be hired directly
- Assignment Start:ASAP
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e. SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
