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Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Deployment

148k – 170kChildress, TXOnsite
Summary

Leads deployment, integration, and startup of BMS/EPMS/SCADA systems in data centers, ensuring seamless operation of HVAC, electrical, and monitoring infrastructure. Oversees contractors, troubleshoots protocols like BACnet/Modbus, and conducts testing/handover; requires bachelor's in engineering and hands-on data center experience.

About the role

What You’ll Be Working On

System Deployment & Execution

  • Lead the field deployment, integration, and startup of automation solutions for BMS/EPMS systems, ensuring seamless integration and monitor with electrical, and cooling infrastructure.

Standardization & Implementation

  • Enforce system standards, frameworks, and deployment patterns for controls, BMS, and EPMS rollouts across multiple projects and sites.

SCADA & Graphics Configuration

  • Deploy and configure dashboards, HMIs, and operator workstations, ensuring site personnel have clear, functional visibility and control over complex building and power systems.

Startup Governance & Escalation Resolution

  • Oversee system integrators during standard deployments and point-to-point checkouts to ensure strict compliance with design standards, and operate as the controls escalation point to troubleshoot complex automation integration, system inconsistencies, and network integration issues.

Protocol Integration & Troubleshooting

  • Collaborate with design engineers, contractors, and OEM partners in the field to configure, integrate, and troubleshoot networks utilizing BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT protocols.

Site Validation & Handover

  • Conduct system testing, simulation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate functionality, sequencing, and data accuracy prior to operational handover.

System Optimization & Turnover

  • Ensure controls platforms correctly collect and push real-time and historical data, enabling performance insight and analysis.

Site Support & Training

  • Mentor and train other controls engineers, on control system operation, troubleshooting best practices, and execution methodology.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Deployment & Integration Mastery

  • Extensive professional experience in the physical deployment, integration, and startup of PLC, SCADA, BMS, and EPMS platforms.

Mission-Critical Execution

  • Proven ability to successfully execute, deploy, and startup automation systems in data center or other high-availability environments.

Protocol & Networking Proficiency

  • Deep hands-on familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting control protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT, integrating diverse field devices into unified platforms.

Industrial Systems Literacy

  • Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, PLC/DDC logic, and industrial automation equipment operations.

Project & Field Leadership

  • Demonstrated ability to translate engineering designs into physical installations, driving deployment timelines, and navigating a fast paced construction environment.

On-Site Problem Solving

  • A track record of solving complex automation challenges, quickly diagnosing integration issues, and ensuring systems operate exactly as designed.

Mandatory Education

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Bonus Points

  • Advanced Academic Credentials: A Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.
  • Industry Certifications: Relevant professional certifications in specific PLC or SCADA platforms. Ignition and Rockwell preferred.
  • Cybersecurity Focus: Experience ensuring controls implementations comply with industrial cybersecurity best practices.
  • Sustainability Alignment: A passion for leveraging automation to meet company-wide energy efficiency and sustainability goals.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and equity packages
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
  • Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
  • Employer contributions to HSA account
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Professional development & tuition reimbursement
  • Mental health & wellness support
  • Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
  • Cell phone stipend
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
  • Volunteer time off
  • Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
  • Daily meals allowance
  • Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation Range

  • Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $148,000 -$170,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.
Skills
BMSEPMSSCADAPLCBACnetModbusOPC-UAMQTTHVACIgnitionRockwellDDCHMI
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