Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
3+ years in building design and construction, focusing on controls systems engineering, ideally in mission-critical or data center environments.
Experience with Tridium Niagara 4, including design, programming, and integration of BMS/EPMS systems.
Proficient in drafting engineering standards for controls systems and integrating them into project workflows.
Strong understanding of critical cooling infrastructure and its relationship with power sources.
Familiarity with tools like Bluebeam, Procore, CxAlloy, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of construction codes, particularly IBC and IMC, and data center industry standards.
Responsibilities
Draft and maintain controls design standards for BAS, BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems.
Oversee development of specifications, RFPs, and sequences of operation for control systems.
Lead the drafting and maintenance of Tridium Niagara 4 standards across projects.
Validate consultant and contractor deliverables for compliance with design standards.
Collaborate with IT for secure network connectivity of control systems.
Work with Construction and Procurement to ensure compliance during installation and commissioning.
Partner with teams to meet cost, performance, and sustainability objectives in designs.
Review PUE, load sizing, and energy modeling data to inform system design and propose sustainable solutions.
Research and incorporate emerging technologies to enhance system performance.
Represent controls engineering in design meetings to uphold standards throughout projects.
Support on-site commissioning activities to ensure systems meet design intent.
Troubleshoot and resolve controls system issues promptly.
Benefits
Competitive salary range with quarterly project bonuses and annual performance bonuses.
401k with up to 4% employer match, fully vested upon enrollment.
100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability covered by employer.
Paid Time Off and Sick time.
Full Job Description
About the role
The Data Center Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the controls engineering efforts for our large-scale, hyperscaler projects that include new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, and upgrades. This role places a strong emphasis on drafting and maintaining comprehensive design standards, particularly for BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM system. The Controls Engineer will collaborate across departments-Construction, Procurement, Operations-and with external partners to ensure seamless project delivery and high-quality engineering outcomes.
What you'll do
Draft, review, and maintain controls design standards for BAS, BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with best practices across all projects.
Oversee the development and updating of specifications, RFPs, and sequences of operation for control systems, ensuring they are optimized for long-term sustainability and efficiency.
Lead the drafting and maintenance of Tridium Niagara 4 standards across all control system projects, ensuring system consistency and compatibility.
Validate consultant and contractor deliverables, including schematics, P&IDs, network topologies, and submittals, ensuring they comply with established design standards.
Collaborate with IT team to ensure secure network connectivity for control systems, including proper segmentation, remote access controls, and vulnerability mitigation.
Work closely with Construction and Procurement teams to procure, install, and commission control systems, ensuring compliance with design standards; support Level 4/5 commissioning and MOP reviews
Partner with Operations, Construction, and Procurement to ensure that designs meet cost, performance, and sustainability objectives while adhering to established standards.
Review PUE, load sizing, ROI/payback, CFD, and energy modeling data to inform system design, and contribute to value engineering efforts by proposing cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
Research and incorporate emerging technologies into the design standards, focusing on advancements that improve system performance and sustainability.
Represent the controls engineering function in design meetings with customers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring that PDC's design standards are upheld in all phases of the project.
Lead and coordinate integration with customer DCIM platforms, ensuring all monitoring, controls, and reporting functions meet project requirements and operational standards.
Support on-site controls commissioning activities to ensure systems operate in accordance with design intent and project requirements.
Provide ongoing support to troubleshoot and resolve controls system issues, ensuring timely responses to any system failures or emergencies.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college preferred, or equivalent work/military experience.
3+ years of experience in building design and construction, with a focus on controls systems engineering, mission-critical and/or data center preferred.
Experience with Tridium Niagara 4, including system design, programming, and integration of BMS/EPMS systems.
Proficient in drafting and maintaining engineering standards for controls systems, ensuring their integration into project workflows.
Strong understanding of critical cooling infrastructure within a data center, and how power sources impact cooling redundancy.
Expertise with tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, CxAlloy, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Understanding of applicable construction codes, particularly the International Building Code (IBC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC).
Knowledge of data center industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE TC9.9, BICSI Data Center Standards).
Excellent interdepartmental collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate between departments and external stakeholders to ensure projects adhere to standards and timelines.
Benefits
Competitive salary range of $130-180k with a quarterly-paid project bonus along with an annualized performance bonus program
401k up to a 4% employer match with 100% contributions being fully vested upon enrollment
100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Paid Time Off + Sick time
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
