Controls Engineer III (BMS)

Barry-Wehmiller•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BW Design Group is leading the instrumentation and controls (I&C) scope for AI-driven data centers in the Abilene and Haskell, Texas area. The work covers Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), including engineering, procurement, system integration, on-site checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and control elements that support critical infrastructure. This infrastructure includes chillers, air handling units, fan coil arrays, power distribution centers, transformers, UPS systems, and feeder protection. The EPMS scope also includes system visualization, monitoring, alarming, and integration of critical electrical infrastructure. The Controls Engineer will support deployment of multiple greenfield data centers, deploy applications prepared by the design team, check out thousands of devices, configure communication protocols and instruments, commission Ignition applications, and guide Design Group subcontractors onsite. The role offers opportunities to contribute to a growing account, develop expertise in a new market vertical and cutting-edge technologies, and pursue promotion based on individual and account performance. The position requires substantial onsite work and openness to travel 100% or relocation near the project site; relocation assistance is offered. The company encourages applicants from all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations during interviews. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening, including drug screening, reference and employment verification, background screening, and/or skills assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience starting up control systems, with significant onsite time.
Ability to spend significant time onsite (75%).
Must be open to 100% travel or willing to relocate close to the site.
Strong communication skills and ability and desire to work within large teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BMS and EPMS commissioning is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Help ensure successful deployment of multiple greenfield data centers, with scopes including BMS and EPMS.
Receive applications from the design team and deploy them to each site.
Perform point-to-point checkout of thousands of devices.
Configure communication protocols for multiple types of equipment, including switchgear and breakers.
Configure and calibrate instruments, including meters, VFDs, and flow meters.
Deploy and commission Ignition applications.
Provide guidance and leadership to Design Group subcontractors, including electricians, onsite.