Controls Engineer III (EPMS)

About the Role

Summary Design Group is leading the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) scope for AI‑driven data centers located in the Abilene and Haskell, TX area. The firm has been contracted to deliver the I&C scope for the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS). Responsibilities encompass engineering, procurement, system integration, on‑site checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and control elements supporting critical infrastructure, including chillers, air handling units, fan coil arrays, power distribution centers, transformers, UPS systems, and feeder protection. The EPMS scope also includes system visualization, monitoring, alarming, and integration of critical electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful deployment of multiple greenfield data centers; scopes include both BMS and EPMS.
• Receive applications from the design team and deploy them to each site.
• Point‑to‑point checkout of thousands of devices.
• Configure communication protocols for multiple types of equipment, including switchgear, breakers, etc.
• Configure and calibrate instruments (meters, VFDs, flow meters, etc.).
• Deploy and commission Ignition applications.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Design Group subcontractors (electricians) onsite.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Become a key contributor on one of the fastest‑growing accounts at Design Group.
• Develop subject‑matter expertise in a major new market vertical.
• Clear opportunities for promotion based on personal and account performance.
• Grow new technical skills with cutting‑edge technology.
• Enhance leadership skills by leading a large client in a new vertical.

Required Qualifications/Expectations

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience starting up control systems with significant onsite time.
• Ability to spend up to 75% of time onsite.
• Willingness to travel 100% or relocate close to the site (relocation assistance offered).
• Strong communicator with a desire to work within large teams.
• Experience with BMS and EPMS commissioning is highly preferred.