Controls Engineer - Data Center

Data Center Automation Engineer

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US and work with a committed team of over 1,500 professionals, delivering high‑reliability automation and monitoring solutions tailored for mission‑critical data center environments.

• Engineer, design, and program Data Center Building Automation Systems (BAS, BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), with expertise in platforms such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens, or Schneider, and industry standards like BACnet and Modbus.
• Execute the full lifecycle of complex BAS and EPMS projects—from requirements gathering and system architecture through implementation, commissioning, and client turnover.
• Use industry knowledge and trends to guide teams on BAS and EPMS designs and standards for a diverse set of clients and projects.
• Contribute to the development of enterprise‑wide standards and best practices for building automation and power monitoring, focusing on scalability, cybersecurity, redundancy, and operational efficiency in data center applications.
• Serve as a partner to clients, translating technical needs into engineered solutions, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and building long‑term relationships through consistent delivery of high‑value results.
• Champion innovation in BAS/EPMS technologies, continuously evaluating emerging tools, protocols, and strategies to improve system resilience, energy efficiency, and fault diagnostics.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience in building automation, electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), and integrated controls within mission‑critical environments—especially data centers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Expertise in BAS and EPMS platforms and PLC, such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens or Schneider, and industry standards like BACnet and Modbus.
• Experience with field instrumentation, industrial networking, system integration, panel design, and SCADA architectures used for environmental and electrical system monitoring.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of interfacing effectively with both technical teams and executive‑level clients.
• Analytical mindset with advanced troubleshooting abilities, capable of resolving complex operational challenges.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for project execution, FAT/SFAT, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of datacenter/mission‑critical commissioning requirements L1‑L5.
• Experience with datacenter and mission‑critical greenfield construction.
• Interest in emerging control system technology and willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment.
• Proficiency in using revision/version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) to manage automation code, drawings, and configuration files.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• SCADA design and network engineering experience is a plus.

The approximate pay range for this position is $100k‑$150k. Final compensation may vary based on factors including background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location.

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