Senior Data Centre Controls & Commissioning Lead

Blackedge Consulting; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackedge Consulting is seeking a senior Controls Engineering Lead for a data centre-focused client-side role in Dublin. You will shape how BMS/EPMS/SCADA and PLC/RTU systems integrate across electrical, mechanical, cooling and IT platforms, working with GC partners, vendors and commissioning teams.

You will define robust architectures, drive standardisation and governance, and lead operations readiness while supporting cross-border projects across Europe.

Qualifications

• > Strong knowledge of electrical/controls systems for data centres.
• > Experience with integration across BMS/EPMS/SCADA environments.
• > In-depth understanding of OT architecture and controls governance.

Responsibilities

• Define standard controls architectures for large-scale data centres.
• Govern controls integration strategy across electrical, mechanical, cooling and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with GC, controls contractors, vendors and client stakeholders.
• Lead commissioning and operational readiness activities for complex facilities.
• Travel internationally to project sites as required.

Skills

Open and closed loop control systems

Loop tuning

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA systems

Control panels

Modbus/Profibus/Ethernet/Fieldbus

Alarms and setpoints

Testing and validation

QA/QC and punch-lists

Equipment start-up

Education

Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation/Mechatronic Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

PLC programming

HMI

Job description

Blackedge Consulting is seeking a senior Controls Engineering Lead for a data centre-focused client-side role in Dublin. You will shape how BMS/EPMS/SCADA and PLC/RTU systems integrate across electrical, mechanical, cooling and IT platforms, working with GC partners, vendors and commissioning teams.

You will define robust architectures, drive standardisation and governance, and lead operations readiness while supporting cross-border projects across Europe.