BAS/Controls Engineer (Data Centers)

Leoforce; 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

LeoForce is seeking a Lead Controls Systems Engineer to design and deliver BAS and EPMS for hyperscale data centers and critical facilities. You will lead technical direction, coordinate with MEP/FP teams, vendors, and BIM/CAD resources, and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities include guiding controls-system decisions, ensuring project deliverables, and serving as a key interface with clients while operating within a remote-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of BAS and EPMS design experience on hyperscale, data center or critical infra projects.
• Experience with BAS, EPMS, DDC, PLC, IoT, and smart building tech.
• Data center HVAC controls and chilled-water plant experience.
• Familiar with BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, MQTT and OT protocols.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (LANs, VLANs, switches).
• Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD, and controls-related docs.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of BAS, EPMS, and integrated controls for data centers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary MEP/FP teams, vendors, and BIM/CAD resources.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to project teams and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee complex deliverables.

Skills

BAS design

EPMS design

DDC

PLC

IoT

Smart-building tech

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

MQTT

Networking basics

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Experience: Mid Level

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

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!