Controls Engineer - Data Center

Controls Engineer - Data Center

Join one of our 45 U.S. offices as part of a dynamic team of over 1,500 professionals dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges faced by the a key contributor to our rapidly growing business, you’ll play an integral role in designing and implementing innovative solutions for data center automation. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that fosters growth and development while empowering you to make a meaningful impact.

Work alongside industry leaders recognized for excellence, including a top‑10 ranking as a System Integrator Giant, Rockwell Platinum Integrator status, and recognition as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator.

• Developing automation solutions, including design specifications, software configuration, testing, startup and commissioning of data center EPMS and BMS facility support systems.
• Designing automation control systems, creating technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with client and industry standards.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex automation problems.
• Programming PLCs (e.g., Allen‑Bradley, Rockwell), DDCs (e.g., Distech, Niagara) and SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition, Factory Talk).
• Managing project deliverables, timelines, and budgets while coordinating with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Supporting system start‑ups, site installations, and integration activities.

• A proven track record in control systems engineering, with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in system integration work in mission‑critical data center environments.
• Expertise in designing and implementing PLC, DDC, SCADA, and other related control systems in the context of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Knowledge of industrial control panel design (UL508A), instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and SOO development.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar (preferred).
• Willingness to travel for project needs, training, and industry events.

• Design and develop moderately complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians.
• Apply ingenuity in programming, hardware/software integration and system diagnostics to support machine‑based control systems.
• Prepare schematics, assemblies, detailed drawings and bills of material for moderately complex projects.
• Develop, prepare and maintain program documentation in areas related to diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment.
• Research and learn latest developments concerning system architectures that could be implemented as parts of machine control systems.
• Furnish documentation to product assembly and assist with check‑out, machine installation and startup of moderately complex mechanical functionality and control system software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions; participate on team to analyze control system malfunctions; make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations.
• May participate in set‑up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities.
• May provide guidance in the production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids for customer and service technician use.
• May travel to customer sites to support tests, commissioning or startup of industrial equipment.