BAS/Controls Engineer (Data Centers)

Jobot; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Competitive Bonus Package

Extremely Competitive Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Generous PTO

401k Plan

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Lead Controls Systems Engineer to design and deliver BAS, EPMS, and integrated controls for hyperscale data centers. You will lead technical teams, coordinate with MEP/FP groups, and oversee complex projects from concept to delivery.

The role requires 8+ years in BAS/EPMS, strong networking and OT protocol knowledge, and excellent client communication. Remote work is available with strong collaboration across a nationwide team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Building Automation Systems (BAS), EPMS, and integrated controls solutions for hyperscale data centers and other mission-critical facilities.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the controls design process and coordinate with MEP/FP teams, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and BIM/CAD resources.
• Oversee complex project deliverables and provide direction to project teams, delegate assignments, and mentor junior engineers.
• Serve as a key technical interface with clients and guide them through controls-system decisions.

Skills

BAS design and EPMS

Hyperscale data centers experience

Smart-building technologies

HVAC controls knowledge

Networking fundamentals

OT communication protocols

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project leadership

Client interaction

Emerging engineering technologies

Technical solution development

Remote work management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead Controls Systems Engineer (Data Centers) Remote

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

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!

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

Equal Opportunity

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