Staff Controls Engineer- Ingénieur contrôleur ou ingénieure contrôleuse interne Montreal

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.

You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

The Staff Controls Engineer is a seasoned professional that performs system maintenance and support. Leads projects with well defined and a finite scope using internal and external resources. Assists with development of policies and procedures. Effectively interacts with other internal and external teams, including the design engineering, site engineering, regional operations teams, onsite support vendors and consultants on projects, policies and procedures within a diverse scope.

Mentors junior engineers.

Please Note: This position may be based in either Montreal or Calgary. Bilingualism (French and English) is a requirement for individuals hired into the Montreal location. Candidates hired into the Calgary location are required to be proficient in English only.

System Operation and Work Practices

• Expert operating knowledge of control systems to include advanced diagnostics and repairs

• Ability to apply knowledge of Equinix process and procedure and industry standards to resolve diverse issues

• Utilizes safe working practices at an expert level (e.g. can apply procedure for lockout/tagout, can explain MSDS, etc.)

• Evaluates and assures the safe working practices of others

• Interacts with other engineering disciplines

Problem Solving

• Consistently solves diverse, cross-functional issues requiring action and a high degree of initiative to resolve

• Implements and makes recommendations for system level enhancements to eliminate potential problems

• Tests suitability of components for deployments

Internal/External Contact

• Supports in mentoring junior team members

• Supports in directing internal and external project team members

• Assists in directing teams per project or initiatives such General Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.

• Expert level communication to include cross functional SOP development and relevant technical writing

• Interactions are primarily to exchange information between departments within the organization

• May include executive level communications in standardized templates

Technical Expertise

• Has a full thorough understanding of typical electrical, fire protection, and HVAC system operation including typical optimization strategies and typical deficiencies

• Has expert controls system knowledge, typically confined to a few brands of system

• Is a subject matter expert to others in the group

• Participates by presenting at internal and/or external engineering seminars/conferences

Training

• Acquires knowledge by expanding experience with systems, vendor training and shadowing others

• Is SME with some systems and trains others inside and outside of the group

Develop Policy/Methods

• Participates in review of policy and procedure documents

Assess Adherence to Policy

• Assures adherence to developed standards and policy through review of documentation, participation in commissioning activities and Data Center physicals

• Typically 5+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning with a emphasis and special focus on controls preferred

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, or related discipline (preferred)

• Experience in highly automated environments (automotive, semiconductors, high‑volume manufacturing), Data Center Technical Engineering and Operations support is preferred

• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC controls, and fire protection systems

• Ability to lead complex system troubleshooting, upgrades, commissioning, and vendor evaluations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in…