Controls Engineer-Data Center

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Design Group is a leading engineering and technology firm operating at the intersection of digital infrastructure and industrial solutions. As the data center market experiences unprecedented growth, we are expanding our team to support the long‑term deployment of large‑scale, mission‑critical infrastructure across key regional clusters.

As a Controls Engineer, you’ll be on the ground executing the structured deployment of control systems, networking infrastructure, and integrated technology solutions. Your work will be hands‑on, configuring hardware, validating system functionality, and supporting commissioning activities. You’ll be part of a high‑performance site team that ensures every deployment is executed safely, accurately, and efficiently in alignment with program standards.

You will be joining an established operational effort supporting some of the largest and most advanced data center clusters in the world. Success in this environment requires attention to detail, consistency in execution, and a strong commitment to following established processes.

• Ensure the successful deployment of multiple greenfield data centers; scopes will include both BMS and EPMS
• Receive the applications from the design team and deploy them to each site
• Point to Point check out of thousands of devices
• Configuration of communication protocols for multiple types of equipment including switch gear, breakers, power meters, etc.
• Configuration and calibration of instruments (meters, VFD’s, flow meters, etc.)
• Deployment and commissioning of Ignition applications, Rockwell controls, and/or other similar control systems involving PLCs and SCADA.
• Provide guidance/leadership to Design Group subcontractors (electricians) onsite

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience starting up control systems with significant onsite time.
• Strong communicator and ability/desire to work within large teams
• Passionate about the success of their teams and their projects
• The Deployment Engineer must reside in the vicinity of the data centers in order to have quick access to all of the data centers in the region
• Relocation timing:
  Negotiable, dependent on location and opportunity.

Our culture and commitment to our people is what sets us apart. We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our model and entrepreneurial mindset offer a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible path. As a Controls Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with the support of professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.

You will be surrounded by exceptional talent who will support your development as both a world‑class engineer and a highly effective leader.

Feel like you’re on the path to becoming a Controls Engineer but you’re not quite there yet? We’d love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $85k‑$150k. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Location:

Abilene, TX

Seniority level:
Associate.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology.