Senior Controls Design Engineer

About the role

The Role: Senior Controls Design Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Lead EPMS and BMS controls design across multiple hyperscale data center projects
• Review controls designs and documentation throughout project milestones, including 30%, 60%, 90%, IFP, and IFC stages
• Resolve design issues and drive closure of review comments
• Develop and maintain Division 25 documentation and controls standards
• Lead development and standardization of sequences of operation for mechanical and electrical systems
• Support design and optimization of large-scale chiller plant controls and sequencing strategies
• Cook up with design consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and internal engineering teams
• Support equipment selection, system integration, and technical issue resolution
• Host technical reviews and subject matter expert meetings
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across projects
• Develop and maintain controls standards, specifications, and Basis of Design documentation
• Evaluate emerging controls technologies, architectures, and programming approaches
• Conduct site assessments and support continuous improvement initiatives across projects
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, schedule, and operational consistency

What We’re Looking For

• You apply deep technical expertise to complex controls and automation challenges
• You influence design decisions through collaboration and technical leadership
• You communicate clearly with engineers, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders
• You maintain high standards for quality, consistency, and operational reliability
• You identify opportunities to improve systems and processes at scale
• You mentor others and contribute to the development of engineering capabilities
• You balance technical detail with practical execution and delivery needs

Required

• 8+ years of experience in controls design, BAS/BMS, EPMS, or mission-critical controls environments
• Advanced knowledge of EPMS and BMS platforms
• Experience with HVAC controls, mechanical systems, and mission-critical infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power monitoring systems, and controls integration
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls network diagrams
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
• Equivalent experience and industry certifications will be considered
• Experience with Bluebeam, Revit, Excel, Smartsheet, Procore, and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with hyperscale data center environments and large-scale chiller plant controls
• Experience supporting design standards and enterprise-level controls strategies