Control Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to support a data center commissioning project in Sterling, VA. The role focuses on device configuration, point-to-point testing, EPMS/BMS systems, and Ignition troubleshooting in an demanding, overtime-friendly environment.

Responsibilities include configuring switchgear equipment, testing sensors and Modbus devices, verifying communications to graphics and the client cloud, and assisting with commissioning processes on critical

Qualifications

• Experience with point-to-point testing of HVAC devices.
• Knowledge of Modbus devices and networks.
• Proficiency in control panel and field device troubleshooting.
• Understanding of network port map layouts.

Responsibilities

• Perform device configuration and commissioning tasks.
• Conduct point-to-point testing.
• Provide EPMS/BMS troubleshooting and support.
• Assist with Ignition troubleshooting and support.
• Test HVAC sensors, valves and Modbus devices in the field.
• Verify device communications and connectivity to graphics and cloud platforms.
• Support the commissioning process and OT readiness.

Skills

Controls engineering

EPMS/BMS/BAS experience

PLC troubleshooting

HVAC point-to-point testing

Modbus devices

Electrical & mechanical skills

Ignition troubleshooting

Networked device troubleshooting

Job description

Job Title: Controls Engineer- Data Center/BMS

Duration: Long Term

Job Description

Join a dedicated team supporting an AWS data centre installation and commissioning project in Sterling, VA, with an anticipated completion timeframe of early/mid-October. The role primarily involves supporting device configuration and commissioning, point-to-point testing, EPMS systems, and providing Ignition troubleshooting and support. This position is not focused on Ignition development but requires comfort in troubleshooting, applying overrides, gathering information, and supporting the commissioning process.

MUST HAVE:

• Controls Engineering- plc troubleshooting
• EPMS or BMS or BAS experience (anyone with critical facility experience or data center experience would work)

Responsibilities

• Perform device configuration and commissioning tasks.
• Conduct point-to-point testing.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for EPMS systems.
• Assist with Ignition troubleshooting and support.
• Conduct point-to-point testing of HVAC devices such as pressure sensors, temperature sensors, flow meters with totalizers, control valves, weather stations, and Modbus devices.
• Engage in control panel and field device troubleshooting.
• Verify L2/L3 checkout sheet.
• Support the commissioning process.
• Configure and test switchgear-related equipment, including USB trip units, PDCs, DLBs, SERs, ATSs, and Power Quality Meters (PQMs).
• Verify device communications and connectivity to graphics.
• Ensure devices communicate properly through the network to the client's cloud platform.
• Understand and work with network port map layouts.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Electrical and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of BMS and EPMS systems.
• Experience with control systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with point-to-point testing of HVAC devices.
• Knowledge of Modbus devices.
• Proficiency in control panel and field device troubleshooting.
• Understanding of network port map layouts.

The role involves working on data centre projects with a requirement for overtime and onsite presence. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) gear is necessary, and compliance with OSHA 10 standards is required. The position is based in Virginia, with potential travel across the east coast after six months.