Controls Engineer II (EPMS)

BW Design Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Design Group leads instrumentation and controls for AI-driven data center projects in Abilene and Haskell, Texas. The team handles engineering, procurement, system integration, on-site checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems for critical infrastructure including chillers and power equipment.

The role emphasizes BMS and EPMS commissioning, with substantial onsite time and potential relocation support to be near the sites.

Qualifications

• 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%.
• Must be open to travel 100% or relocate near site (relocation assistance offered).
• Strong communicator and ability to work within large teams.
• Experience with BMS and EPMS commissioning is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy I&C scope for AI-driven data centers (BMS and EPMS).
• Perform engineering, procurement, system integration, on-site checkout, and commissioning.
• Lead instrument and control element installation for critical infrastructure.
• Configure and commission devices including chillers, AHUs, and power equipment.
• Guide subcontractors on site and ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or eq

Significant onsite experience

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

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.