Senior Controls Engineer

Equinix • Ashburn, VA

25d

About The Position

The Senior Staff Controls Engineer performs advanced control-system maintenance and support and leads complex projects using internal and external resources. The role contributes to the development and implementation of policies and procedures and works with design engineering, site engineering, regional operations teams, onsite support vendors, and consultants to resolve complex matters.

The position requires expert knowledge of control systems and advanced diagnostics and repairs, along with a thorough understanding of advanced electrical, fire protection, and HVAC systems. The engineer develops and executes projects, assesses proposed control-system components and action plans, and supports optimization, troubleshooting, and system-level enhancements. The role also contributes to cross-functional procedures and technical documentation, mentors and trains colleagues, directs project teams, and helps ensure compliance with standards and policies through documentation reviews, commissioning activities, and data center physicals.

Requirements

• 7+ years in control system design, operations, maintenance, and project planning, with an emphasis and special focus on controls preferred.
• Expert knowledge of control systems, sufficient to rapidly comprehend new systems.
• Thorough understanding of advanced electrical, fire protection, and HVAC systems, including optimization strategies and deficiencies.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple facets of controls engineering.
• Understanding of server operating systems, networks, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Expert-level communication skills, including cross-functional procedure development and technical writing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, diagnose, maintain, and repair control systems, including advanced troubleshooting.
• Apply Equinix processes, procedures, and industry standards to resolve complex issues.
• Use safe working practices and evaluate the safety practices of others.
• Work with other engineering disciplines and resolve complex, cross-functional issues independently.
• Recommend and implement system-level enhancements to prevent potential problems.
• Test the suitability of components and action plans for complex deployments.
• Mentor junior team members and direct internal and external project teams, including general contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, and equipment suppliers.
• Develop cross-functional standard operating procedures and technical documentation, and communicate with executive-level audiences using standardized templates.
• Develop and execute projects; review budgets and scope and calculate savings for control-system replacement projects.
• Expand technical knowledge through experience with systems, vendor training, industry groups or meetings, and shadowing.
• Train others on systems and contribute to policy and procedure development.
• Assess adherence to standards and policies by reviewing documentation and participating in commissioning activities and data center physicals.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance plans
• Retirement plan with employee and employer contributions
• Accrued paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Bonus eligibility
• Equity may be offered depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed