BMS Controls Engineer, Mission Critical

ARCO Companies • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

ARCO is seeking a highly motivated BMS / Controls Engineer to join its growing Data Center team. The role supports the coordination, installation, integration, commissioning, and turnover of Building Management Systems (BMS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), and related control systems on large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects. The engineer works with project managers, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to deliver reliable systems safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project and owner requirements.

The position oversees controls work from design review through construction, testing, commissioning, and owner handover. It includes coordinating controls contractors and commissioning teams, reviewing technical documents, supporting functional testing of critical mechanical systems, integrating BMS with EPMS and DCIM platforms, troubleshooting system issues, monitoring schedules and risks, and preparing documentation and training for facility operations teams. The role also supports project safety and quality requirements and aims to make the construction process positive for clients, subcontractors, and vendors without compromising quality or safety.

ARCO describes its environment as collaborative and entrepreneurial, with opportunities to work on large-scale, technically complex construction projects. The company offers a performance-based bonus program, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with BMS, building automation, HVAC controls, electrical controls, or mission-critical facility systems.
• Working knowledge of BMS/DDC platforms such as Tridium Niagara 4, Distech, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or comparable systems.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP networks, and controls system integration.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, controls schematics, network diagrams, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Understanding of mission-critical mechanical cooling systems, HVAC equipment, control sequences, and system redundancy.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, engineers, and commissioning professionals in an active construction environment.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes, functional performance testing, troubleshooting, and integrated systems testing.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and experience working in active construction environments.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline is preferred; equivalent military, trade, or relevant industry experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting construction, installation, commissioning, or operation of data centers, critical infrastructure, or other technically complex commercial or industrial facilities.
• Previous experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center construction projects.
• Tridium Niagara N4 certification or comparable manufacturer-specific BMS certification.
• Experience coordinating integration between BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems.
• Experience with factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, mission-critical facility design, and data center cooling infrastructure.
• Previous experience working for a general contractor, controls contractor, commissioning firm, or mission-critical engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the design, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of BMS, DDC, and associated control systems on mission-critical data center projects.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure automation systems meet project specifications, owner requirements, and operational expectations.
• Manage and coordinate controls contractors, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and commissioning teams throughout construction, startup, and turnover.
• Review BMS and controls design documents, equipment submittals, shop drawings, wiring diagrams, control sequences, and network architecture for compliance with project requirements.
• Support commissioning and functional performance testing of HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air-handling equipment, pumps, and other critical mechanical infrastructure.
• Coordinate BMS integration with EPMS, DCIM platforms, and other facility monitoring systems as required.
• Verify control sequences, point-to-point testing, alarms, trending, system graphics, and communication protocols.
• Troubleshoot control system integration issues, communication failures, programming deficiencies, and equipment performance concerns with subcontractors and commissioning teams.
• Work with building automation platforms and protocols including Tridium Niagara, BACnet IP/MSTP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PLCs, and related control technologies.
• Assist with development and review of commissioning plans, Methods of Procedure, Emergency Operating Procedures, and equipment startup documentation.
• Monitor controls-related construction schedules, identify project risks, and coordinate solutions to maintain milestones.
• Support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, integrated systems testing, and final owner demonstrations as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific safety requirements, quality standards, applicable codes, and client operational requirements.
• Coordinate final system documentation, deficiency resolution, training, and turnover to the owner and facility operations teams.
• Help make the construction process enjoyable for clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing quality or safety.

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with opportunities to work on large-scale, technically complex construction projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level