Controls SME - Design

Applied Digital Corporation • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms. We are forward-thinkers, resilient, and innovative designers committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

As we continue to expand and enhance our datacenter infrastructure, we are seeking a Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to play a vital role in providing robust, reliable, and efficient building automation and controls solutions in service of our clients. As a Controls SME on the Datacenter Development team, you will be responsible for overseeing the controls infrastructure designs in cooperation with our internal Design Managers and external consultants based on the established basis of design and constructability of our HPC data centers. This role supports the design team first with secondary support for construction and operations when necessary. Your role will encompass various aspects of controls systems, including Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), DDC/PLC/SCADA architecture, and control sequences for mechanical and electrical plant equipment, to ensure the highest levels of reliability and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience designing controls/automation systems for data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Proficiency in controls engineering software, PLC programming platforms, and BMS/EPMS configuration tools.
• In-depth knowledge of BMS, EPMS, SCADA architecture, and mission-critical facility control sequences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• System Design: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of APLD team members and consultants to develop detailed designs for the data center's controls systems, including BMS, EPMS, DDC/PLC/SCADA networks, and equipment control sequences, considering industry best practices and system resiliency.
• Technical Specifications: Participate in the creation of comprehensive technical specifications, points lists, and control narratives/sequences of operation that clearly outline system requirements for contractors and construction teams.
• Compliance: Ensure all controls designs comply with local building codes, industry standards, and regulations, including relevant NFPA, IEEE, and cybersecurity/OT network requirements.
• System Integration & Reliability: Incorporate robust integration architectures and redundancy practices into the design to minimize downtime risk and support target uptime for the data center.
• Vendor Selection: Participate in the evaluation and selection of vendors and suppliers for controls hardware, software platforms, and network components, considering quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks associated with controls system designs (including failure modes, cybersecurity exposure, and single points of failure) and develop mitigation plans to ensure data center reliability.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of controls systems with the overall data center design.
• Documentation Control: Maintain accurate records of design changes, points lists, sequences of operation, and engineering documents throughout the project lifecycle.
• Quality Assurance: Provide technical support during the construction, commissioning, and integration of controls systems to ensure they meet design specifications and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

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