Controls Engineer II (BMS)

BW Design Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Design Group leads the Instrumentation and Controls scope for AI-driven data centers in the Abilene and Haskell, TX area. The role covers engineering, procurement, system integration, on-site checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and control elements including chillers, AHUs, and power infrastructure.

Strong onsite presence and leadership are essential. Ideal candidates have BMS/EPMS commissioning experience, a bachelor’s in engineering, and willingness to relocate or travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience starting up control systems with significant onsite time.
• Willingness to spend 75% onsite.
• Willingness to travel 100% or relocate with relocation assistance.
• Strong communicator and ability to work within large teams.
• Experience with BMS and EPMS commissioning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead startup and commissioning of control systems at multiple greenfield data centers.
• Oversee on-site checkout and commissioning of instrumentation and control elements.
• Configure and calibrate instruments and communication protocols.
• Provide guidance to subcontractors during site activities.
• Ensure safe and compliant operations during deployments.

Skills

Onsite commissioning

Control systems

BMS/EPMS

Instrumentation & Controls

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Summary

Design Group is leading the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) scope for a AI-driven data centers located in the Abilene and Haskell, TX area. Design Group has been contracted to deliver the I&C scope for the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS). Our responsibilities encompass engineering, procurement, system integration, on-site checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and control elements supporting critical infrastructure, including chillers, air handling units, fan coil arrays, power distribution centers, transformers, UPS systems, and feeder protection. The EPMS scope also includes system visualization, monitoring, alarming, and integration of critical electrical infrastructure.

Summary

Design Group is leading the Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) scope for a AI-driven data centers located in the Abilene and Haskell, TX area. Design Group has been contracted to deliver the I&C scope for the Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS). Our responsibilities encompass engineering, procurement, system integration, on-site checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and control elements supporting critical infrastructure, including chillers, air handling units, fan coil arrays, power distribution centers, transformers, UPS systems, and feeder protection. The EPMS scope also includes system visualization, monitoring, alarming, and integration of critical electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful deployment of multiple greenfield data centers; scopes will include both BMS and EPMS
• Receive the applications from the design team and deploy them to each site
• Point to Point check out of thousands of devices
• Configuration of communication protocols for multiple types of equipment including switchgear, breakers, etc.
• Configuration and calibration of instruments (meters, VFD’s, flow meters, etc.)
• Deployment and commissioning of Ignition applications
• Provide guidance/leadership to Design Group subcontractors (electricians) onsite

Career Growth Opportunities

• Become a key contributor on one of the fastest growing accounts at Design Group
• Become an SME in a major new market vertical
• Clear opportunities for promotion based on personal and account performance
• Grow new technical skills with cutting edge technology
• Grow your own skills in leading a large client in a new vertical

Required Qualifications/Expectations

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• 5 + years of experience starting up control systems with significant onsite time.
• Ability to spend significant time onsite 75%
• Most be open to travel 100% or open to relocate close to site (relocation assistance offered)
• Strong communicator and ability/desire to work within large teams
• Experience with BMS and EPMS commissioning is highly preferred.