BMS Controls Engineer, Mission Critical

ARCO Design/Build; Atlanta, Indianapolis (GA, IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional and Roth 401(k) options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and continuing-­

Education opportunities

Professional development and career 
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Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a BMS/Controls Engineer to lead design, installation, integration, commissioning, and turnover of building management systems for large-scale data center projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, design teams, and commissioning partners to ensure precise automation, reliability, and safe operation of critical facilities. Travel to project sites is expected as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in electrical/mechanical/controls engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience supporting data center construction, installation, commissioning or operation.
• Working knowledge of BMS/DDC platforms (e.g., Tridium Niagara 4, Distech, Johnson Controls, Siemens).
• Familiarity with BACnet/Modbus networks and control system integration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of BMS/DDC on data center projects.
• Coordinate with design engineers, PMs, superintendents, contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Review control documents, submittals, drawings, sequences of operation, and network architecture for project requirements.
• Support FAT, SAT, IST, and final owner demonstrations as applicable.
• Ensure safety, quality standards, and client operational requirements are met.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering or related field

Tools

Tridium Niagara 4

Distech

Johnson Controls

Siemens/Schneider controllers

Job description

Are you a passionate problem solver with a strong technical background in Building Management Systems (BMS) and mission-critical facilities? Do you thrive in fast-paced construction environments where precision, collaboration, and performance are essential? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standards? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are looking for a highly motivated BMS / Controls Engineer to join our growing Data Center team. This individual will play a critical role in the coordination, installation, integration, commissioning, and successful turnover of Building Management Systems (BMS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), and associated control systems on large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects.

At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You will collaborate with project managers, design teams, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to ensure complex building automation and control systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with opportunities to work on large-scale, technically complex construction projects

Benefits should be confirmed against the applicable ARCO division’s current package before publication.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Oversee and coordinate the design, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of Building Management Systems (BMS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), and associated control systems on mission-critical data center projects.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure building automation systems meet project specifications, owner requirements, and operational expectations.
• Manage and coordinate controls contractors, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and commissioning teams throughout construction, startup, and project turnover.
• Review BMS and controls design documents, equipment submittals, shop drawings, wiring diagrams, control sequences, and network architecture for compliance with project requirements.
• Support the commissioning and functional performance testing of HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air-handling equipment, pumps, and other critical mechanical infrastructure.
• Coordinate the integration of BMS with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms, and other facility monitoring systems as required.
• Verify control sequences, point-to-point testing, alarm functionality, trending, system graphics, and communication protocols to support reliable building operations.
• Troubleshoot control system integration issues, communication failures, programming deficiencies, and equipment performance concerns alongside subcontractors and commissioning teams.
• Work with industry-standard building automation platforms and communication protocols, including Tridium Niagara, BACnet IP/MSTP, Modbus TCP/RTU, PLCs, and related control technologies.
• Assist with development and review of commissioning plans, Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and equipment startup documentation.
• Monitor controls-related construction schedules, identify potential project risks, and proactively coordinate solutions to maintain project milestones.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), integrated systems testing (IST), and final owner demonstrations as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific safety requirements, quality standards, applicable codes, and client operational requirements.
• Coordinate final system documentation, deficiency resolution, training, and turnover to the owner and facility operations teams.
• Most importantly, find a way to make the construction process FUN for our clients, subcontractors, and vendors without sacrificing quality or safety.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent military, trade, or relevant industry experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), building automation, HVAC controls, electrical controls, or mission-critical facility systems.
• Experience supporting the construction, installation, commissioning, or operation of data centers, critical infrastructure, or other technically complex commercial/industrial facilities strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of BMS/DDC platforms such as Tridium Niagara 4, Distech, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or comparable building automation systems.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP networks, and controls system integration.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, controls schematics, network diagrams, specifications, and sequences of operation.
• Understanding of mission-critical mechanical cooling systems, HVAC equipment, control sequences, and system redundancy.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, engineers, and commissioning professionals in an active construction environment.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes, functional performance testing, troubleshooting, and integrated systems testing.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and experience working in active construction environments.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center construction projects.
• Tridium Niagara N4 certification or comparable manufacturer-specific BMS certification.
• Experience coordinating integration between BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems.
• Experience with factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and integrated systems testing.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, mission-critical facility design, and data center cooling infrastructure.
• Previous experience working for a general contractor, controls contractor, commissioning firm, or mission-critical engineering organization.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list of 2025.

Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today.

Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes or candidates sent directly to hiring managers.

ARCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026.

Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today.

Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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