Remote Project Architect Jobs in Milwaukee, WI (NOW HIRING)

Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This role can be based at any of our US Locations with a flexible work arrangement: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

Essential Job Functions

Job Requirements

• Expert-level knowledge of the Ignition (Inductive Automation) SCADA platform or Rockwell Automation PLCs isrequired, with strong working knowledge of both preferred.

• Ten or more years of experience in industrial SCADA orPLCbasedcontrolssystem developmentrequired, with data center or other mission-critical infrastructure experience strongly preferred.

• Deep understanding of automation systems including control loops, field I/O, alarming, telemetry, data integrity, control narratives, and mission-critical control system behavior.

• Demonstrated experience designing, governing, and improving scalable automation architectures, reusable logic libraries, UDT frameworks, visualization standards, and PLC or SCADA development practices.

• Advanced experience with industrial PLC platforms, including but not limited to Rockwell Automation and Carel systems.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and challenge Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), control narratives, control panel drawings, network architecture diagrams, equipment specifications, instrumentation lists, and sequence of operations.

• Strong knowledge of software development tools and disciplined engineering practices such as version control, structured code reviews, release management, technical documentation, and controlled deployment into production environments.

• Working knowledge of startup and commissioning procedures for industrial automation and control systems, including system verification, functional testing, issue resolution, and production readiness validation.

• Experience supportinglive, mission-critical environments where change control, clear communication, and risk management arerequired.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with the ability toidentify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues across systems, vendors, and functional teams.

• Proventrack recordof leading complex control system projects, technical standards, or architecture initiatives from concept through delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and project deliverables.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to engineers, operations teams, contractors, clients, and leadership stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to take portfolio-level technical ownership, influence without direct authority, mentor other engineers, and make sound engineering decisions under pressure.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

• Travel required up to approximately 25 percent, with potential variation based on business needs

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $155,000- $165,000 + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!