Controls Engineer (HE) (54492)

Hanley Energy, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanley Energy, LLC is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Ashburn, VA team. The role involves hands-on control system development, site support, and customer collaboration for mission-critical infrastructure.

You will install, test, and commission control systems, design and deploy BMS/EPMS solutions, and provide on-call support with up to 25% travel. Strong leadership and communication are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree from an accredited university.
• 4 years of experience in a technical field.
• Experience with Data Centers or other critical environments.
• Experience with Industrial BMS Systems and EPMS Systems.
• Ability to read/mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and participate in on-call rotations.

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.
• Travel to customer sites as required.
• Coordinate with engineering and project management teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Data Centers experience

BMS Systems

EPMS Systems

Drawings (M&E)

Installation work

On-call readiness

Travel readiness

Education

4 Year Engineering Degree

STEM degree

Tools

BMS Platforms

EPMS systems

Job description

Hanley Energy is a globally recognized innovator in mission critical power and energy efficient technologies. We specialize in the design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of critical power and energy management solutions - from the power grid all the way to the factory process equipment or the data center server racks - coupled with comprehensive service, maintenance, security, consulting, and training.

Our approach is to develop partnerships with clients, ensuring excellent delivery coupled with cost-effective technological solutions. In this way, we help our clients to reduce energy costs, ensure 100% up-time and optimize their operational competitiveness.

Hanley Energy’s headquarters in the United States is based in Ashburn, Virginia with regional offices in Boardman, Oregon and Dubin, Ohio. We have a global presence in Ireland, Australia, Germany, South Africa, and the Nordics.

Location Requirement

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.

Roles/Goals/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
  • Industrial BMS Systems
  • Industrial EPMS Systems
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing drawings
  • 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