Data Center Controls Engineeer

About The Role

The Prime Data Centers (PDC) Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the controls engineering efforts for data center projects, including 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.

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.