Controls Engineer

Etech Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + prompt enrollment

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a seasoned controls engineer to design and implement BMS/EPMS architectures for data center facilities. You will develop PLC/SCADA/HMI logic, and integrate with HVAC, power, and monitoring systems to ensure robust performance.

Attendance at client sites for commissioning and ongoing projects is required; travel can be up to 50%. A Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems and 5+ years of controls experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS for data centers preferred.
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, Ethernet/IP or similar.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and visit project sites.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement control system architectures for BMS/EPMS across data centers.
• Develop control logic and graphics for PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Integrate control systems with HVAC, power, and monitoring platforms.
• Lead or support commissioning to verify data points and signals.
• Diagnose control and communication issues and improve system performance.
• Prepare system documentation, I/O lists, and control drawings per standards.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to define scope and schedules.
• embody our Core Values and support associates’ development.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation

Data center experience

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems Engineering

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

Ethernet/IP

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 CPG/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.

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.
• Travel expectations: up to 50%
• 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 Affidavit Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.