Controls Engineer — Critical Facilities & Data Center Operations

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on BMS/BAS controllers, field devices, sensors, actuators, and control panels while maintaining accurate as-built documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve BMS, EPMS, and equipment-level control faults using front-end software and field test tools including multimeters, loop calibrators, and clamp meters.
• Navigate and configure BMS platforms (Ignition, Metasys, Niagara, EcoStruxure) including point mapping, alarm configuration, setpoint adjustments, and basic graphics updates.
• Support PLC/HMI troubleshooting, PID loop tuning, trend log analysis, and integration between BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and equipment control systems across BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP.
• Execute commissioning activities including point-to-point verification, loop calibration, functional performance testing, and documentation for new construction and retrofit projects.
• Ensure full compliance with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards, site LOTO procedures, and formal change management processes including MOPs and CMMS documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Building Automation, or related field — OR equivalent vocational training and directly relevant experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in building automation, controls, or instrumentation in a commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facility environment.
• Working knowledge of at least one major BMS/BAS platform (Ignition preferred, Schneider EcoStruxure, Metasys, Niagara, or equivalent) and control system communication protocols including BACnet IP/MSTP and Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring schematics, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and equipment data sheets; proficiency with standard field test and calibration tools.
• Familiarity with HVAC Sequences of Operations concepts, NEC wiring requirements, and NFPA 70E electrical safety and LOTO/LOTOTO procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, solid documentation habits, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a data center, colocation facility, or other Tier III/IV mission-critical environment.
• Ignition certification.
• Basic PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with EPMS platforms (Schneider Power Monitoring Expert, Eaton Power Xpert, or equivalent) and DCIM tools.
• CMMS experience (Maximo, SAP PM, ServiceNow, or equivalent) for work order management and documentation.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 General Industry certification.
• Experience with data historian platforms (OSIsoft PI, Ignition, or equivalent).
• Uptime Institute AOS or equivalent data center industry credential.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $130,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
• 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.