Principal Electrical Controls Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

Jabil • Austin, TX

3d • $132,400 - $238,400

About The Position

Jabil is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Electrical Controls Engineer for its Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) team. This role leads the development, optimization, and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure products and automation platforms, with a focus on data center infrastructure, power and energy management, and industrial automation. The position is remote or based in Austin, Texas, and requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel, described as rare.

The engineer owns control system architecture across platforms such as PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, and develops specifications, functional design documents, interface definitions, and control strategies. The role also includes designing wiring harness systems, creating schematics and panel layouts, selecting components, preparing specifications, and transitioning designs to manufacturing. The engineer leads test-process implementation and acceptance testing, validates systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning, and supports field teams with deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization.

The role collaborates with electrical, mechanical, software, facilities, and cross-functional teams, as well as customers and supply chain partners, to align technical designs with business requirements and operating constraints. The DCI team develops end-to-end infrastructure solutions for data centers, including power distribution, cooling, mechanical structures, and networking infrastructure. This position is eligible for a performance-based short-term incentive. The listed pay range is $132,400–$238,400.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in control system design and implementation.
• Deep expertise in PLC programming, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider Electric.
• Expertise in Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization.
• Expertise in Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics.
• Expertise in Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic.
• Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with industrial protocols including Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP.
• Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.
• Ability to read and create bills of materials, visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides and present information to management, clients, and public audiences.
• Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented, with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight as part of a global team.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to influence others, share best practices, and mentor less experienced engineers.
• Ability to assess projects, articulate risks, and develop project milestones.
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps.
• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments.
• Familiarity with low- and medium-voltage systems.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, manufacturing, or energy systems.
• Experience with digital twin modeling and predictive maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and own control system architecture across platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, with emphasis on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop control system specifications, functional design documents, and subsystem interface definitions.
• Create and interpret bills of materials, visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Design wiring harness systems, including schematics, harness architecture, panel layouts, specifications, component selection, and transition to manufacturing.
• Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols for intelligent power and cooling management.
• Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for projects and revisions.
• Develop system-level simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies before deployment.
• Architect integration strategies connecting control systems with SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring platforms.
• Establish design patterns and best practices for modular, reusable control logic.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolve complex control system issues during commissioning and operations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to improve system performance and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to integrate control systems with physical infrastructure.
• Align control system designs with business requirements, project timelines, and operational constraints.
• Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions.
• Support commissioning and field teams with deployment, troubleshooting, and control system optimization.
• Lead test-process implementation and ensure equipment alignment to support operational excellence and reliability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during the first year of employment.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave.
• In 2027, 11 company-paid holidays: 9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays, subject to yearly change.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Performance-based short-term incentive.

What This Job Offers

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