Entry-Level Controls Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller•Fredericksburg, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. Job Description: ROLE(S) ARE BASED IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA Who You’ll Work With You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment. BW Design Group is a leading engineering and technology firm operating at the intersection of digital infrastructure and industrial solutions. As the data center market experiences unprecedented growth, we are expanding our team to support the long-term deployment of large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure across key regional clusters. As an Entry Level Controls Engineer working on data center projects, you’ll be on the ground executing the structured deployment of control systems, networking infrastructure, and integrated technology solutions. Your work will be hands-on, configuring hardware, validating system functionality, and supporting commissioning activities. You’ll be part of a high-performance site team that ensures every deployment is executed safely, accurately, and efficiently in alignment with program standards. You will be joining an established operational effort supporting some of the largest and most advanced data center clusters in the world. Success in this environment requires attention to detail, consistency in execution, and a strong commitment to following established processes. What You’ll Do You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.

Requirements

Candidates must be willing to relocate to a project site for at least one year
Relocation timing is negotiable and dependent on location and opportunity
Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience starting up control systems with significant on-site time
Strong communication skills and the ability/desire to work within large teams
A passion for the success of your teams and projects

Responsibilities

Ensure the successful deployment of multiple greenfield data centers; scopes will include BMS and EPMS
Receive the applications from the design team and deploy them to each site
Handle point-to-point check out of thousands of devices
Configure communication protocols for multiple types of equipment including switchgear, breakers, and power meters
Configure and calibrate instruments (meters, VFDs, flow meters)
Deploy and commission Ignition applications, Rockwell controls, and other similar control systems involving PLCs and SCADA
Provide on-site guidance and leadership to BW Design Group subcontractors (electricians)
Become a key contributor on one of the fastest growing verticals at BW Design Group
Develop deep expertise in a major emerging market
Grow your skills in leading a large client and team
Grow new technical skills with cutting edge technology
Be provided with clear opportunities for promotion based on personal and account performance
Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team