Sr. Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Consultant

RED Group•Dalton, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

RED Group is seeking a Sr. Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Consultant to serve as the on-site technical authority for control systems on a large-scale data center construction project in Dalton, Georgia. The role oversees the design implementation, integration, commissioning, and validation of building automation and control systems, ensuring alignment with project specifications, reliability standards, and operational performance requirements. The Consultant will be embedded on-site for the full project duration and serve as the primary controls liaison among the owner, contractors, commissioning agents, vendors, and other consultants. The role covers Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), SCADA, and related systems. It includes reviewing designs and submittals; coordinating controls integration across mechanical, electrical, and IT systems; overseeing installation and integration; leading commissioning and testing; resolving deficiencies; ensuring quality and compliance; maintaining project documentation; and supporting operational turnover. The position is primarily on-site in an active construction environment and may require extended hours during commissioning and turnover phases.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Controls Engineering, or commensurate experience.
8+ years of experience in industrial or mission-critical control systems.
Experience with Rockwell PLC programming.
Experience with Ignition SCADA development and programming.
Experience programming data center Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
Experience with chiller controls programming.
Demonstrated experience leading L3–L5 commissioning of complex industrial or mission-critical facilities.
Experience with Integrated Systems Testing (IST) in a data center or other mission-critical environment.
Experience with industrial and building automation network protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, and TCP/IP.
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control diagrams.
Willingness to remain on-site full-time for the project duration.
Ability to work in fast-paced construction environments.
Ability to walk construction sites, climb ladders, and access equipment areas as needed.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility environments.
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) or similar credential.
Experience with redundancy validation and Tier III/Tier IV environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site subject matter expert for BAS, EPMS, SCADA, and related control systems.
Review and validate control system designs, submittals, shop drawings, and sequences of operation.
Ensure implementation aligns with Owner standards, contract documents, and data center best practices.
Lead coordination meetings for controls integration across mechanical, electrical, and IT systems.
Provide technical leadership to controls contractors and integrators.
Oversee installation of control panels, instrumentation, field devices, and network infrastructure.
Oversee integration of chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, UPS systems, switchgear, generators, ATS systems, and power monitoring systems.
Validate controls network architecture, including BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP, and support communications for connected control systems.
Execute controls commissioning plans and lead point-to-point verification and I/O checkout.
Validate sequences of operation and functional performance testing.
Troubleshoot system deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Support Integrated Systems Testing and Level 1–5 commissioning activities.
Ensure systems meet redundancy, uptime, and Tier-level requirements.
Maintain as-builts, network diagrams, control narratives, and other detailed documentation.
Ensure the client’s integration standards are met across equipment within the facility.
Act as the primary on-site controls interface with the general contractor, MEP trades, commissioning authority, and owner.
Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager.
Support turnover to operations and facilities teams.
Remain on-site full-time for the project duration.