PLC Engineer

About the role

The PLC Engineer is responsible for developing, testing, and programming electronic control systems for large-scale data center environments using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand mechanical, electrical, and automation requirements for large-scale facility systems.
• Develop PLC programs to control HVAC and mechanical systems supporting tightly regulated data center environments.
• Implement customer-requested changes and updates to existing PLC databases and control strategies.
• Provide technical expertise during client meetings and design reviews.
• Support field and commissioning teams during system start-up, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with contractors and vendors to ensure successful integration of equipment, controls, and sub-systems.
• Debug installation issues during static and dynamic commissioning of building automation and special systems.
• Diagnose and resolve system errors in PLC logic, hardware, and communication networks.
• Document programming workflows, logic changes, and system configurations for project turnover.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a PLC Programmer/Engineer.
• Proven experience programming complex chiller or boiler systems (central plants).
• Strong organization, task management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environment.
• Self-directed, proactive, and capable of managing work with minimal oversight.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25-30%, including potential for extended site assignment.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA, HMIs, or EPMS/BMS integrations.
• Data center or hyperscale infrastructure experience.