Controls Engineer

Role
- Data Center Controls Technician (BMS/EPMS)

Location-Stafford, VA
Job Type
- Contract
Contract Duration- 12-Month Contract

We are seeking Data Center Controls Technicians to support the deployment, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) across mission-critical data center environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for controls, automation, instrumentation, HVAC, and electrical professionals looking to work on large-scale infrastructure projects in a rapidly growing data center sector.

• Install, configure, and commission BMS and EPMS systems.
• Perform point-to-point testing of sensors, controllers, and HMIs.
• Troubleshoot controls, automation, and communication issues.
• Load software and configurations onto controllers, IPCs, and HMIs.
• Install, replace, calibrate, and validate field devices and sensors.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support commissioning and integrated systems testing activities.
• Maintain system graphics, inventory records, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, vendors, and operations teams.

• 1-5+ years of experience in Controls, Automation, Instrumentation, HVAC Controls, BAS/BMS, Electrical Systems, or Industrial Automation.
• Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls fundamentals.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with low-voltage systems and industrial controls.

• Experience with BMS/BAS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Ignition, Schneider EBO, Siemens, Johnson Controls, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, and TCP/IP networking.
• Experience in Data Centers, Healthcare, Power Generation, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, or other Critical Facilities.
• Associate's Degree, Engineering/Automation Degree, Electrical License, HVAC License, or ISA Certification preferred.

The ideal candidate has a balanced understanding of mechanical systems, electrical infrastructure, controls, and networking, and can work independently in a fast-paced critical facilities environment.