Controls Engineer

Hanley Energy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanley Energy is seeking a Controls Engineer in Columbus, Ohio, to support engineering and management teams. This role involves system design, installation, troubleshooting, and customer communication, ensuring seamless operations in critical environments.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-Year Engineering Degree and 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include system integration and maintenance, with opportunities for international travel and project leadership. Join a committed team focused on technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a technical field.
• Ability to be the primary on-call technician.
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission systems.
• Design and plan Critical Infrastructure projects.
• Provide feedback on technical documentation.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Project management

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

4 Year Engineering Degree from an accredited university

Technical training in STEM

Tools

BMS systems

HVAC equipment/controls

Job description

Location

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in Ashburn, Virginia. This role is within the Hanley Energy US Eastern Region providing project support to the Engineering and Management teams. Minimum availability of 25% travel if needed. International opportunities are a possibility within Hanley Energy.

Overview

The Controls Engineer will be working as part of a fast-growing, dynamic team and will play a critical role representing Hanley Energy in our business model. This person will develop systems, communicate with key stakeholders, and take ownership of key products of the controls branch of Hanley Energy. The control engineer will be a leader to fellow employees and work with management to ensure the successful growth of the controls department and Hanley Energy as a whole.

The Controls Engineer will go to customer sites and is a responder for hands‑on equipment troubleshooting and operation. They must successfully communicate with the customer and be an expert on the services that they are providing. Our committed team works as a technical resource to support the full physical infrastructure of their customer’s buildings that store mission‑critical data and equipment. The Controls Engineer will assist the Engineering and Project Management teams to design, develop, deploy, and manage projects. The role is best described as an expert technician with superb leadership, project and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• System Installation, Checkout, Integration, Testing, and Commissioning
• Assist with planning and designing of Critical Infrastructure projects
• Perform the programming and deployment of Critical Infrastructure projects
• Learn new systems and products as necessary
• Preventative Maintenance Visits (PMV) and PMV Support
• Hanley Energy Ticket Support
• ProCore Project Management
• Develop and Deploy BMS Programs
• Expand and develop system integration experience
• Provide feedback to the Engineering team about technical documentation, mechanical/electrical/plumbing diagrams, sequences of operation, and operating procedures.
• Utilize time management, teamwork, communication skills, organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Train other team members as a part of an ongoing team development effort
• Communicate and coordinate with customer and other companies/vendors to complete our scope of work

Qualifications

Basic Experience Qualifications

• Education/Training:
• 4 Year Engineering Degree from an accredited university
• 4 years of experience in a technical field.
• Technical training from military training, trade school, university, or college and relevant working experience equivalent to a 2-year degree in STEM plus 2 years of relevant working experience
• 2-year degree in STEM plus 2 years of relevant working experience
• Prior experience working with:
• Data Centers or other critical environments
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Mechanical and/or Electrical Installation
• Ability to be the primary on call technician
• Must be available during non-working hours for a week during on call rotation.
• Base compensation provided and additional OT when called in
• Possess basic knowledge of each type of BMS system so that if called in on an emergency they can successfully support the customer
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support other regions if necessary

Preferred Experience Qualifications

• Experience in most, not all, of the Basic Experience Qualifications listed above
• Prior experience planning, programming, designing, or executing Critical Infrastructure projects
• Prior experience with HVAC equipment/controls
• Prior experience with BMS Communication protocols