Controls Engineer - AI Infra for Data Centers (Hands-On)

Metric Geo; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and commission control systems for complex infrastructure projects. You will work across mechanical, electrical, cooling, and software disciplines, deploying PLC/SCADA solutions and solving multi-domain integration challenges.

The role offers growth in a fast-paced startup environment. Ideal candidates bring field-proven experience in programming, integrating, testing, and commissioning controls, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, programming, integrating, testing, or commissioning control systems.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP or similar industrial protocols.
• Background in aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, power, or industrial automation industries.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues.
• Ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines and handle changing priorities.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment and self-directed work.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and test control systems for complex equipment and facilities.
• Develop control sequences, system logic, points lists, and technical documentation.
• Integrate mechanical, electrical, cooling, power, and third-party equipment.
• Support equipment startup, functional testing, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot controls, communication, and equipment performance issues.
• Improve control standards and apply lessons learned to future projects.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and construction teams.
• Take ownership of projects from initial design through handoff.

Skills

Controls engineering

Industry background

Programming/integration/testing

Industrial protocols

PLC/SCADA/DDC

Troubleshooting

Cross-discipline collaboration

Startup environment

Ground-up systems

Tools

PLC

SCADA

DDC

Job description

Metric Geo seeks a hands-on Controls Engineer to design, program, test, and commission control systems for complex infrastructure projects. You will work across mechanical, electrical, cooling, and software disciplines, deploying PLC/SCADA solutions and solving multi-domain integration challenges.

The role offers growth in a fast-paced startup environment. Ideal candidates bring field-proven experience in programming, integrating, testing, and commissioning controls, with strong knowledge of