Sr. Industrial Control Systems; ICS) Consultant

Your Controls Expertise. A Mission-Critical Challenge.

We are RED Group. And We're Thinking Ahead.

RED Group is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) technology development and integration firm specializing in Process Automation, IT/OT Consulting, and Industrial Cybersecurity. We stand out in experience and expertise. We are committed to an employee-centric culture of success where we put our people first and give our staff the opportunities and push that they need to succeed and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to help our clients and get better at what they do each day.

Our mission is to add value to our clients' organizations by selecting and deploying the proper resources and technology to ensure their goals are realized. Our team of Engineers, Consultants, Programmers, and Technicians provide the valuable expertise necessary for efficient and secure ICS/OT environments.

RED Group is looking for a Sr. Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Consultant to join our growing team! This role will serve as the on-site technical authority for all control systems related to a large-scale Data Center construction project. This role is responsible for overseeing the design implementation, integration, commissioning, and validation of building automation and control systems, ensuring alignment with project specifications, reliability standards, and operational performance requirements.

The Consultant will be embedded on-site for the full duration of the project and will act as the primary liaison between the owner, contractors, commissioning agents, vendors, and other consultants for all controls-related matters.

• Serve as the on-site subject matter expert (SME) for Building Automation Systems (BAS), EPMS, SCADA, and related control systems.
• Review and validate control system designs, submittals, shop drawings, and sequences of operation.
• Ensure implementation aligns with Owner standards, contract documents, and data center best practices.
• Lead coordination meetings related to controls integration across mechanical, electrical, and IT systems.
• Provide technical leadership to controls contractors and integrators.

• Oversee installation of control panels, instrumentation, field devices, and network infrastructure.
• Ensure proper integration between:
• Chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs
• UPS systems and switch gear
• Generators and ATS systems
• Power monitoring (EPMS)
• Validate network architecture for controls systems (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, etc.).
• Support communications for connected control systems.

• Execute controls commissioning plans.
• Lead point-to-point verification and I/O checkout.
• Validate sequences of operation and functional performance testing (FPT).
• Troubleshoot system deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and Level 1-5 commissioning activities.

• Ensure all systems meet redundancy, uptime, and Tier-level requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation including as-builts, network diagrams, and control narratives.
• Ensure client's integration standards are met across all equipment within the facility.

• Act as primary on-site controls interface with:
• General contractor
• MEP trades
• Commissioning authority (CxA)
• Owner
• Provide regular progress updates to Project Manager.
• Support turnover to operations and facilities teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or commensurate experience.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial or mission-critical control systems.
• Experience with Rockwell PLC programming.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA development and…