Sr. Industrial Control System (ICS) Consultant (On-Site – Data Center Construction)

About the role

The Sr. Control Systems Consultant will serve as the on-site technical authority for all control systems related to a large-scale Data Center construction project. This role is responsible for overseeing the design implementation, integration, commissioning, and validation of building automation and control systems, ensuring alignment with project specifications, reliability standards, and operational performance requirements. The Consultant will be embedded on-site for the full duration of the project and will act as the primary liaison between the owner, contractors, commissioning agents, vendors, and other consultants for all controls-related matters.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the on-site subject matter expert (SME) for Building Automation Systems (BAS), EPMS, SCADA, and related control systems.
• Review and validate control system designs, submittals, shop drawings, and sequences of operation.
• Ensure implementation aligns with Owner standards, contract documents, and data center best practices.
• Lead coordination meetings related to controls integration across mechanical, electrical, and IT systems.
• Provide technical leadership to controls contractors and integrators.

Installation & Integration

• Oversee installation of control panels, instrumentation, field devices, and network infrastructure.
• Ensure proper integration between:
  • Chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs
  • UPS systems and switchgear
  • Generators and ATS systems
  • Power monitoring (EPMS)
• Validate network architecture for controls systems (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, etc.).
• Support communications for connected control systems.

Commissioning & Testing

• Execute controls commissioning plans.
• Lead point-to-point verification and I/O checkout.
• Validate sequences of operation and functional performance testing (FPT).
• Troubleshoot system deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and Level 1-5 commissioning activities.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all systems meet redundancy, uptime, and Tier-level requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation including as-builts, network diagrams, and control narratives.
• Ensure client's integration standards are met across all equipment within the facility.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as primary on-site controls interface with:
  • General contractor
  • MEP trades
  • Commissioning authority (CxA)
  • Owner
• Provide regular progress updates to Project Manager.
• Support turnover to operations and facilities teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or commensurate experience.
• Automation System training/certification a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial or mission-critical control systems.
• Deep knowledge of:
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • EPMS and power monitoring systems
  • PLCs, Instrumentation and SCADA systems
  • Network protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP)
• Demonstrated experience leading commissioning of complex facilities.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control diagrams.
• Willingness to remain on-site full-time for project duration.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility environments.
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) or similar credential.
• Experience with redundancy validation and Tier III/Tier IV environments.

Core Competencies

• Technical leadership and decision-making
• Cross-disciplinary coordination
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation
• Ability to work in fast-paced construction environments

Work Environment

• Full-time on-site presence required for the duration of construction and commissioning.
• Active construction site environment.
• May require extended hours during commissioning and turnover phases.
• Foster and promote a strong safety culture and follow company safety protocols.