Controls Engineer

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer based in Canada to join our team on a long-term independent contractor basis.

This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project. The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission-critical data center projects based on business needs. You will provide engineering services as an independent, self-employed professional under a formal independent contractor agreement.

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and coordination of Building Automation and Control Systems (BAS/BMS) for hyperscale and AI data center projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will develop control system designs, sequences of operation, points lists, control schematics, and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with project requirements and applicable Canadian and international standards.

• Design Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) and DDC control systems for mission-critical facilities.
• Develop control philosophies, sequences of operation, points lists, and network architecture.
• Prepare and review control system drawings, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate controls engineering with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and commissioning teams.
• Support the integration of HVAC systems, electrical monitoring, and other building systems.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and technical documentation.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Ensure designs comply with project standards, Canadian codes, and applicable industry best practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), or industrial/process controls engineering.
• Strong knowledge of DDC control systems and HVAC control strategies.
• Experience developing control sequences, points databases, and system architecture.
• Familiarity with major BAS platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Delta Controls, or Tridium Niagara.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Canada is considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Work on high-profile hyperscale and AI data center projects in one of the fastest-growing industries.
• Collaborate with industry-leading engineers and global technology clients including Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon.
• Long-term contract opportunities with competitive compensation.
• Exposure to advanced engineering technologies including BIM, VDC, Digital Twins, and Augmented Reality.
• Join an international engineering team delivering some of the world's most advanced mission-critical facilities.

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

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