Controls Engineer (Canada)

Ehvert Mission Critical - a Salas O'Brien Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Long-term contract opportunities

Exposure to BIM, VDC, Digital Twins

Job summary

Ehvert Mission Critical, a Salas O’Brien business unit, seeks a Controls Engineer based in Canada for long-term independent contracting. You will design BAS/BMS, develop control sequences, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across hyperscale data center projects.

Qualifications include a 5+ year background in BAS/BMS, BAS platforms familiarity, and strong knowledge of DDC and HVAC strategies. P.Eng. eligibility is an asset; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field.
• At least 5 years in BAS/BMS or industrial controls.
• Strong knowledge of DDC and HVAC control strategies.
• Experience developing control sequences, points databases, and system architecture.
• Familiar with BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility is an asset.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design BAS/BMS and DDC control systems for mission-critical facilities.
• Develop control philosophies, sequences, and network architecture.
• Prepare drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
• Coordinate controls with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and commissioning teams.
• Support integration of HVAC, electrical monitoring, and other building systems.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and technical documentation.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Ensure designs comply with Canadian codes and project standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and QA improvements.

Skills

BAS/BMS experience

DDC control systems

HVAC control strategies

Multidisciplinary coordination

P. Eng. eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

Siemens

Johnson Controls

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Delta Controls

Tridium Niagara

Job description

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer based in Canada to join our team on a long-term independent contractor basis.

This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project. The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission-critical data center projects based on business needs. You will provide engineering services as an independent, self-employed professional under a formal independent contractor agreement.

Role Summary

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and coordination of Building Automation and Control Systems (BAS/BMS) for hyperscale and AI data center projects. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will develop control system designs, sequences of operation, points lists, control schematics, and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with project requirements and applicable Canadian and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) and DDC control systems for mission-critical facilities.
• Develop control philosophies, sequences of operation, points lists, and network architecture.
• Prepare and review control system drawings, wiring diagrams, control schematics, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate controls engineering with mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and commissioning teams.
• Support the integration of HVAC systems, electrical monitoring, and other building systems.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and technical documentation.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Ensure designs comply with project standards, Canadian codes, and applicable industry best practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), or industrial/process controls engineering.
• Strong knowledge of DDC control systems and HVAC control strategies.
• Experience developing control sequences, points databases, and system architecture.
• Familiarity with major BAS platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Delta Controls, or Tridium Niagara.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in Canada is considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-profile hyperscale and AI data center projects in one of the fastest-growing industries.
• Collaborate with industry-leading engineers and global technology clients including Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon.
• Long-term contract opportunities with competitive compensation.
• Exposure to advanced engineering technologies including BIM, VDC, Digital Twins, and Augmented Reality.
• Join an international engineering team delivering some of the world's most advanced mission-critical facilities.

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and https://salasobrien.com/.