Controls Engineer - Data Center

Barry-Wehmiller•Columbia, MD

About The Position

Join one of our 45 U.S. offices as part of a dynamic team of over 1,500 professionals dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges faced by the world’s leading companies. As a key contributor to our rapidly growing business, you’ll play an integral role in designing and implementing innovative solutions for data center automation. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that fosters growth and development while empowering you to make a meaningful impact. Work alongside industry leaders recognized for excellence, including a top 10 ranking as a System Integrator Giant, Rockwell Platinum Integrator status, and recognition as an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. As a Controls Engineer – Data Center, you will lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge automation systems, focusing on SCADA and control systems for mission-critical data center environments.

Requirements

A proven track record in control systems engineering, with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in system integration work in mission-critical data center environments.
Expertise in designing and implementing PLC, DDC, SCADA, and other related control systems in the context of BMS and EPMS systems.
Knowledge of industrial control panel design (UL508A), instrumentation and controls, and engineering documentation such as P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and SOO development.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Willingness to travel for project needs, training, and industry events.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar (preferred).

Responsibilities

Developing automation solutions, including design specifications, software configuration, testing, startup and commissioning of data center EPMS and BMS facility support systems.
Designing automation control systems, creating technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with client and industry standards.
Diagnosing and resolving complex automation problems.
Programming PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Rockwell), DDCs (e.g., Distech, Niagara) and SCADA systems (e.g., Ignition, FactoryTalk).
Managing project deliverables, timelines, and budgets while coordinating with clients, vendors, and team members.
Supporting system start-ups, site installations, and integration activities.
Design and develop moderately complex electrical engineering and functional controls system architecture and specifications with input from sales personnel, customers, service technicians, assembly technicians.
Apply ingenuity in programming, hardware/software integration and system diagnostics to support machine-based control systems
Prepare schematics, assemblies, detailed drawings and bills of material for moderately complex projects.
Develop, prepare and maintain program documentation in areas related to diagnostics, information systems, data collection and communication with other peripheral equipment.
Research and learn latest developments concerning system architectures that could be implemented as parts of machine control systems.
Furnish documentation to product assembly and assist with check-out, machine installation and startup of moderately complex mechanical functionality and control system software
Troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions; participate on team to analyze control system malfunctions; make recommendations that will improve efficiency or quality of operations
May participate in set-up and commissioning of new facilities or upgrading of existing facilities
May provide guidance in the production of system operation manuals and diagnostic aids for customer and service technician use.
May travel to customer sites to support tests, commissioning or startup of industrial equipment