Commissioning Engineer, Data Center Controls

About the role

The Commissioning Team at Fluidstack is responsible for helping stand up a Cx program for 50GW+ of DCs this decade, developing plans for Cx and QA/QC for first-of-a-kind modular data center designs, and driving development and implementation of automated L4/L5 commissioning. This role involves leading the design, development, and commissioning of SCADA, BMS, and EPMS systems across Fluidstack sites in the US and Europe. Key responsibilities include program and configuration of PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs, ensuring they meet site requirements and proving their functionality through FAT and IST before commissioning hands the site to operations. Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior controls engineers across multiple greenfield deployments running in parallel is also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and commissioning of SCADA, BMS, and EPMS systems across Fluidstack sites in the US and Europe.
• Develop control system architectures, functional specs, P&IDs, sensor installation details, and SOO templates that other engineers build from on every site after.
• Program and configure PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs to meet site requirements, then prove they work through FAT and IST before commissioning hands the site to operations.
• Mentor and review the work of junior controls engineers across multiple greenfield deployments running in parallel.
• Travel 50 to 70% to project sites to oversee commissioning.

Requirements

You've personally led the design and commissioning of industrial control systems on mission-critical projects. Owned the deliverable, not contributed to it.

• Can read, write, and debug ladder logic, function block, and at least one of the major platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition).
• Have shipped real code, not just specified it.
• Worked across PLCs, DCSs, SCADA, and industrial networks at scale.
• Know which one is the right tool for which job.
• Communicate well enough to lead a room of trade contractors, design engineers, and owner reps on a live commissioning day.
• Comfortable owning a project from concept design through commissioning sign-off, across multiple sites at once.

Qualifications

• PE license.
• Large-scale data center commissioning experience.
• Revit or other 3D modeling tools.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, BCxA, NETA, or BACnet/Modbus standards.

Skills

• Strong understanding of industrial control systems and automation technologies.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in ladder logic, function block, and at least one major platform (Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition).

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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

This role requires travel 50 to 70% to project sites.