Controls Commissioning Engineer - Data Center

Houston, TX 77079, USA

Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We are seeking a Controls Commissioning Engineer to support a major Texas data center project through the planning, development, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities associated with building automation and critical facility control systems.

This role is intended for an external job board posting and is suited to candidates with direct experience in Schneider Electric BMS platforms and strong overall data center experience. The position will support commissioning script development, controls-focused test planning, field execution, integrated systems testing support, issue resolution, and final handover activities.

• Develop and refine commissioning scripts, test procedures, check sheets, and functional test documentation for controls and automation systems.
• Review control drawings, points lists, network architecture, sequences of operation, alarms, trends, and integration narratives for completeness and commissionability.
• Provide technical oversight of Schneider Electric BMS systems, including points mapping, graphics review, alarm strategy, trend setup, sequence validation, and interface readiness.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, TAB, OEM, construction, and owner stakeholders to align controls-related commissioning activities with system readiness and project priorities.
• Support facility systemization and assist with check sheet assignment in the completions system where controls scope interfaces with system turnover and commissioning readiness.
• Assist in development of the commissioning execution plan and controls commissioning strategy for startup, functional testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Participate in system walkdowns during execution to verify installation readiness, field configuration, device status, labeling, and interface completeness.
• Support testing of control sequences, redundancy logic, failure modes, alarm response, interlocks, and integrated operating scenarios across critical facility systems.
• Identify, document, track, and help resolve controls deficiencies, integration gaps, and sequence issues identified during commissioning and startup.
• Support field execution and help manage controls-related commissioning activities at site through turnover, startup, and handover phases.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, automation, controls, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Direct experience with Schneider Electric BMS systems in a commissioning, startup, integration, controls engineering, or operations support capacity.
• Previous data center experience, with working knowledge of mission critical cooling, environmental monitoring, control system interfaces, and alarm management.
• Experience developing or reviewing commissioning procedures, functional test scripts, check sheets, or startup documentation.
• Ability to interpret control schematics, sequence narratives, points lists, network diagrams, and integrated system interfaces.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role during planning and mobilization and transition to site support in Temple, Texas during execution.

• Experience supporting integrated systems testing and staged failure testing in mission critical environments.
• Familiarity with LEED requirements and ASHRAE guidance relevant to data center commissioning and operational performance.
• Understanding of applicable national, state, and local regulatory expectations relevant to commissioning and startup activities in Texas.
• Experience with completions systems, turnover workflows, and handover readiness processes.
• Working knowledge of BMS and related interfaces with EPMS, mechanical systems, and critical electrical infrastructure.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.