Controls Engineer

Socket.dev; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + enrollment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

E Tech Group seeks a Controls Engineer to support design, development, and commissioning of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for large-scale data center projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controls engineering with BMS/EPMS experience, knowledge of BACnet/Modbus/SNMP/Ethernet/IP, and familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, and HMI using Ignition or Rockwell.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in controls engineering or automation.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS for data center environments preferred.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, Ethernet/IP or similar protocols.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement control system architectures for BMS/EPMS in data centers.
• Develop control logic and graphics for PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems (Ignition/Rockwell or equivalent).
• Integrate control systems with HVAC, power distribution, and monitoring platforms.
• Lead or support commissioning to verify data points and signals are functional and documented.
• Diagnose control and communication issues; analyze performance and implement improvements.
• Prepare system documentation, I/O lists, and drawings per standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and teams to define scope, deliverables and schedules.
• Be an ambassador for core values and client satisfaction.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Ignition

Rockwell Automation

Industrial protocols

Site visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Rockwell Automation

Job description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CP G/ Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support design, development, and commissioning of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for large-scale data center projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical experience with automation and control systems, combined with a collaborative mindset and a focus on quality, safety, and reliability in a mission-critical environment.

You will:

• Create and implement control system architectures for BMS/EPMS applications across data center facilities.
• Develop control logic and graphics for PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems using platforms such as Ignition, Rockwell Automation, or equivalent systems.
• Integrate control systems with electrical and mechanical subsystems, coordinating between HVAC, power distribution, and monitoring platforms.
• Lead or support commissioning activities to verify all data points and signals—from sensors and meters through software visualization—are fully functional and documented.
• Diagnose control and communication issues, analyze system performance, and implement improvements.
• Prepare system documentation, I/O lists, and control drawings in alignment with project standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to define scope, deliverables, and schedules, ensuring project success and customer satisfaction.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation; at least 3 years of data center BMS/EPMS experience preferred.
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, Ethernet/IP, or other industrial communication protocols.
• Understanding of electrical power monitoring, HVAC, and critical facility systems.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, control panel design, and network architectures.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication abilities; customer-focused and team-oriented
• Willingness to visit local project sites during installation and commissioning phases.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits & Perks:

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you canadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an Affi

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