BMS Engineer

Aligned Data Centers

1d•$135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. BMS Engineer - DFW Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions? At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability. We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful! As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a BMS Engineer. We are seeking an experienced BMS Engineer to provide technical ownership, standards development, and subject matter expertise for Building Management Systems (BMS) across our data center portfolio. This role is a senior individual contributor position focused on engineering excellence, system performance, and long-term reliability of BMS platforms. The BMS Engineer serves as a technical authority and escalation resource for BMS-related design, construction, commissioning, and operational challenges. While not a people manager role, this position requires strong leadership traits, independent judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes across cross functional teams. A core expectation of this role is the ability to author and maintain high-quality technical documentation that reflects company policies, procedures, and engineering standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience working with Building Management Systems in data center, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
Strong expertise in BMS system design, controls sequences, points lists, graphics, and trending strategies.
Demonstrated experience supporting commissioning and operational troubleshooting in complex facilities.
Strong technical writing skills, with a proven ability to produce engineering standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
Ability to operate independently as a senior technical authority without direct managerial responsibility.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions through technical credibility.
Analytical, detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Willingness to travel up to 25% as required.

Responsibilities

BMS Engineering & Technical Ownership Serve as a subject matter expert for BMS architecture, design principles, and system performance across data center environments.
Perform detailed reviews of BMS designs to ensure compliance with internal standards, industry best practices, and operational requirements.
Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BMS engineering standards, including: Points lists Control sequences Graphics standards Trending, alarming, and data quality requirements
Provide deep technical analysis to support system optimization, reliability improvement, and operational failure investigations.
Perform engineering evaluations and studies to support both project and operational needs, including trending analysis, root cause investigations, and specialized analyses such as TES (Thermal Energy Storage) system performance.
Act as a technical interface with BMS vendors and system integrators to communicate standards, resolve complex issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Commissioning & Operational Support (Technical Focus) Provide expert-level technical support during BMS commissioning activities when escalated, assisting with troubleshooting, functional verification, and issue resolution.
Support operational teams by analyzing BMS data, trends, and system behavior to diagnose issues and recommend corrective actions.
Review and provide guidance on BMS-related RFIs, submittals, and technical inquiries as needed.
Participate in post-incident and failure reviews to identify systemic improvements to BMS design, configuration, or standards.
Technical Documentation & Standards Development Develop and maintain clear, accurate, and technically rigorous documentation aligned with company policies and procedures.
Author and update technical documents including: Engineering standards and design guidelines Control narratives and system descriptions Commissioning requirements Operational procedures and playbooks As-built documentation expectations
Ensure documentation is consistent, auditable, and usable by Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations teams.
Translate complex technical concepts into well-structured written guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Platform Delivery Engagement (Advisory & Escalation Role) Act as a technical advisor and escalation resource for Platform Delivery teams, including Construction, Design, Procurement, and Commissioning.
Engage with Platform Delivery on an as-needed basis, providing guidance when technical challenges, design deviations, or system performance concerns arise.
Participate in design reviews, issue resolution discussions, and Lessons Learned sessions when escalated or when specialized BMS expertise is required.
Provide technical input on closeout documentation expectations and BMS deliverable quality, without direct ownership of daily project execution or reporting.
Support evaluation of Commissioning (Cx) and Quality Control (QCx) approaches related to BMS when requested.

Benefits

Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members.
Eligible employees have access to:
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSAs offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives
medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities