Controls Engineer-Data Center

Barry-Wehmiller • Chicago, IL

147d • $100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

As a Data Center Automation Engineer at Design Group, you will play a pivotal role within the Control System Integration Practice. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, power systems specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver innovative, high-reliability automation and monitoring solutions tailored for mission-critical data center environments. This position involves contributing to the technical direction and standards for Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and integrated control architectures, driving operational excellence, scalability, and energy efficiency across client portfolios. You will work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for clients, helping them make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience in building automation, electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), and integrated controls within mission-critical environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering or similar.
• Expertise in BAS and EPMS platforms and PLC, such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens or Schneider.
• Experience with field instrumentation, industrial networking, system integration, Panel Design and SCADA architectures.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with both technical teams and executive-level clients.
• Analytical mindset with advanced troubleshooting abilities.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for project execution, FAT/SFAT, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of datacenter/mission critical commissioning requirements L1-L5.
• Experience with datacenter and mission critical greenfield construction.
• Proficient in using revision/version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) to manage automation code, drawings, and configuration files.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience.
• SCADA design and network engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, design, and program Data Center Building Automation Systems (BAS, BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
• Execute the full lifecycle of complex BAS and EPMS projects from requirements gathering and system architecture through implementation, commissioning, and client turnover.
• Use industry knowledge and trends to guide teams on BAS and EPMS designs and standards for a diverse set of clients and projects.
• Contribute to the development of enterprise-wide standards and best practices for building automation and power monitoring.
• Serve as a partner to clients, translating technical needs into engineered solutions and building long-term relationships.
• Champion innovation in BAS/EPMS technologies, continuously evaluating emerging tools, protocols, and strategies.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorships including First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
• A culture of mutual respect, integrity, and interest in individual and collective success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees