# Commissioning Engineer, Data Center Controls

**Company:** [Fluidstack](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fluidstack)
**Location:** Austin, TX, New York, NY, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Salary:** $200k – $250k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Scada, Bms, Epms, Plc, Ignition, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Hmi, Ethernet/Ip, Bacnet, Modbus, Ashrae, Bcxa, Isa Ccst
**Posted:** 2026-04-01

> Leads commissioning, startup, and turnover of SCADA/BMS/EPMS control systems for data centers, overseeing testing, validation, and handover. Requires 5+ years in controls commissioning, deep PLC/SCADA expertise, and bachelor's in engineering.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Execute all commissioning phases (L1-L5) for control systems including BMS, EPMS, PLC, and SCADA platforms (Ignition experience preferred).
- Serve as Owner's Representative coordinating with general contractors, designers, and vendors on-site.
- Develop, review, and execute test scripts (FPTs, ISTs) in collaboration with commissioning agents to verify systems meet design intent.
- Maintain commissioning documentation including issue tracking, test results, punch lists, and final reports.
- Lead controls system handover to operations, ensuring all systems are functional, documented, and ready for service.

## Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years in controls commissioning, data center MEP systems, or industrial automation (experience with UPS monitoring, chilled water, and HVAC systems required).
- In-depth knowledge of control system architectures, **PLCs** (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred), **SCADA**, **BMS**, and **EPMS** platforms.
- Proficiency in **PLC** and **HMI** programming, including ability to read, write, troubleshoot, and debug control logic.
- Experience with industrial network protocols (**Ethernet/IP**, **BACnet**, **Modbus**) and hardware/software integration.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or related technical field preferred.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with **ASHRAE** or **BCxA** commissioning guidelines and documentation standards.
- Hands-on experience with pre-functional testing, electrical checks, and mechanical system adjustments.
- Troubleshooting expertise—diagnosing and resolving controls issues during startup and commissioning.
- **ISA CCST** certification or equivalent controls/instrumentation credentials.
- Prior experience commissioning hyperscale or colocation data centers.

## Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity).
- Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

**Base salary range: $200,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.**

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