Control Systems Engineer

Fluidstack

$200K — $250K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
  • 3+ years of experience in mission-critical services or similar environments.
  • 3+ years of experience with building automation or control systems.
  • 1+ year in a specialized field (mechanical, electrical, controls, etc.).
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including non-standard hours.
  • Ability to pass required security screening.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain critical data center infrastructure and equipment.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for maintenance tasks.
  • Mentor and support junior technicians in best practices.
  • Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on systems.
  • Lead incident response and manage repairs due to equipment failures.
  • Monitor system performance using telemetry and other tools.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package including cash and equity.
  • Retirement or pension plan aligned with local standards.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off policy consistent with local norms.
Full Job Description
About the Role

A Control Systems Engineer will take the lead in designing, developing, and commissioning SCADA/BMS/EPMS systems for industrial applications. Expectation is this individual will oversee design, deployment and Cx of BMS and EPMS systems across multiple locations throughout the US and Europe. This senior-level role requires deep expertise in control systems designs, SOO development, System P&IDs, HMI requirements and system architecture design. The successful candidate will oversee complex control systems projects, provide technical guidance, and ensure that solutions meet both client requirements and industry standards.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the conceptual design, development, and implementation of data center control systems, including Chilled Water, HVAC, Power Monitoring and Data Hall Monitoring.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers on the controls team.
  • Develop control system architectures, functional specifications, and detailed system designs.
  • Program and configure PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs to meet project requirements.
  • Develop standard SOOs, P&IDs, Sensor installation details, specifications and design templates.
  • Support control system simulations, factory acceptance testing (FAT), construction and commissioning activities at greenfield data center deployments.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering.
  • Extensive experience with PLCs, DCSs, SCADA systems, and industrial networks.
  • Proficiency in control system programming languages such as ladder logic, function block, and others.
  • Hands-on experience with major control system platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, etc).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team management abilities.
  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required (50-70%).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
  • Experience in managing large-scale control system projects, from design through commissioning.
  • Experience with Revit or other 3D modelling software.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry codes, standards, and best practices.
  • Ability to stay current with emerging trends in industrial control and automation technologies.


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.


The base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range represents our good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.

We are committed to pay equity and transparency.

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