BAS/Controls Engineer (Data Centers)

Leoforce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Competitive Bonus Package

Generous Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Generous PTO

401k Plan

Job summary

Leoforce, based in the United States, seeks a Lead Controls Systems Engineer to design and deliver BAS, EPMS, and integrated controls for hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities in New York. You will lead technical design, coordinate with MEP teams and vendors, mentor engineers, and interface directly with clients to ensure project success.

The role requires 8+ years in BAS/EPMS, strong knowledge of OT protocols, networking, and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of BAS and EPMS design experience for hyperscale or data center projects
• Experience leading controls design and coordinating with MEP/FP teams
• Strong knowledge of BAS, EPMS, DDC, PLC, IoT, and smart-building tech
• Experience with data center HVAC controls and chilled-water plant strategies
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, MQTT and OT protocols
• Networking fundamentals: LANs, VLANs, addressing, switches, routers
• Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD
• Ability to develop technical solutions and guide clients through decisions
• Strong project leadership and mentoring abilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments in a remote environment
• Strong written and verbal communication, including direct client interaction
• Familiarity with AI and emerging technologies to improve workflows

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of BAS, EPMS, and integrated controls solutions
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary MEP/FP teams, equipment manufacturers, vendors
• Provide technical leadership throughout the controls design process
• Delegate assignments, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a client interface
• Oversee complex project deliverables and manage deadlines in a remote environment

Skills

BAS design

EPMS design

Project leadership

Client interaction

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

MQTT

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Details

Lead Controls Systems Engineer – Data Centers

Seeking an experienced Lead Controls Systems Engineer to lead the design and delivery of Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and integrated controls solutions for hyperscale data centers and other mission-critical facilities.

This position will provide technical leadership throughout the controls design process, coordinate with multidisciplinary MEP/FP teams, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and BIM/CAD resources, and oversee complex project deliverables. The Lead Engineer will also provide direction to project teams, delegate assignments, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a key technical interface with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of BAS and EPMS design experience, with significant experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, data center, or other critical infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of BAS, EPMS, DDC, PLC, IoT, and smart-building technologies
• Experience with data center HVAC controls and chilled-water plant strategies
• Working knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, MQTT, and related OT communication protocols
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including LANs, VLANs, addressing, switches, and routers
• Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of controls-related construction documents, codes, energy requirements, and project delivery
• Ability to develop technical solutions, evaluate design options, and guide clients through controls-system decisions
• Strong project leadership, delegation, mentoring, and multidisciplinary coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and deadlines in a remote environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including direct client interaction
• Familiarity with AI and emerging technologies used to improve engineering and operational workflows

A bit about us

We are a growing controls and systems integration organization specializing in complex, mission-critical environments. The company combines engineering expertise with end-to-end project delivery, supporting sophisticated automation and controls infrastructure for large-scale data centers, technology campuses, and other critical facilities throughout the United States.

Why join us

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary!
• Competitive Bonus Package!
• Extremely Competitive Benefits Package!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Generous PTO!
• 401k Plan!

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