Controls Engineer

E Tech Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Training and career growth

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, develop, and commission BMS and EPMS for large-scale data center projects. You will create control architectures, develop PLC/SCADA/HMI logic, and integrate with HVAC and power systems.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and reliability in mission-critical environments with travel up to 50% to sites.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 data points and signals 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 per project standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to define scope, deliverables, and schedules.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation

BMS/EPMS

Data center focus

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls

Tools

Ignition

Rockwell Automation

Job description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. 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.

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.
• 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 can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can 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 anAffimative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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