Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Deployment

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
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• 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

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. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.