THE POSITION:STACK is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Technical Operations team and play a pivotal role in supporting the construction, operation, and maintenance of BMS and EPMS systems across our portfolio of data centers. This position ensures consistency, reliability, and performance of monitoring and control systems, with hybrid work flexibility and 15% travel required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical sequences of operations and BMS/EPMS programming across the portfolio
- Standardize and optimize BMS programming and system design, driving consistency across sites
- Formulate and generate detailed reports for alarm trends, energy consumption, and water usage to inform operational strategies
- Support system integration and commissioning for advanced BMS/EPMS platforms in collaboration with vendors and contractors
- Ensure proper metering for accurate PUE/WUE measurement, reporting, and energy optimization
- Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and emergency response for controls-related events
- Partner with STACK's IT team, monitoring and control vendors, and data center critical operations teams to deliver Operations department projects that enhance system functionality and reliability.
- Partner with STACK's Development Team and general contractors to verify turnover packages and coordinate training for end users of monitoring and control systems
- Lead training programs for end users and ensure seamless system turnover during project completion
- Ability to communicate to engineering and non-engineering teams throughout the STACK organization
THE DETAILS:- Locations: Hillsboro, OR; Plano,TX; San Jose, CA
- Travel: Average 15%, up to 25%
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must pass comprehensive background screening
MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls) or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience with building automation and industrial control systems, particularly in mission-critical or data center environments
- Experience with hyperscale data center operations and modular data center designs
- Advanced expertise with the Niagara Framework (N4 Certification required), Niagara Analytics, and Alerton control systems
- Proficiency in additional BMS/EPMS platforms such as Delta, Honeywell, Phoenix Contact, Schneider, Siemens, etc. Vendor certifications preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office products
- Familiarity with industrial protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, MQTT and system integration strategies
- Working knowledge of redundant power distribution systems and critical power infrastructure
- Working knowledge of virtualized environments, SQL databases, time series databases (e.g., InfluxDB), and authentication mechanisms such as OAuth, LDAP, and SAML
- Experience with fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) tools and cloud-based analytics solutions
- Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support
- Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Fundamental knowledge of network design and TCP/IP networks to support system connectivity and integration
- Familiarity with advanced EPMS configurations and DCIM platforms
- Programming skills in scripting languages such as Python for data analytics and automation
- Certification in industrial control systems (e.g., ISA, CEM)
THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:- You are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
- You do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
- You are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
- You are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.
WHY STACK?- We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts - even a cell phone subsidy.
- We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.
- Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.
- We're growing - this is a great time to join and make an impact!
