Controls Engineer III (EPMS)

Barry-Wehmiller; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the Instrumentation and Controls scope for AI-driven data centers in Abilene and Haskell, TX. The role focuses on BMS/EPMS, engineering, procurement, on-site checkout, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems across critical infrastructure.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in control systems with extensive onsite work, strong communication, and willingness to travel or relocate near project 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%).
• Open to travel 100% or relocate near site (relocation assistance offered).

Responsibilities

• Deploy BMS and EPMS for multiple greenfield data centers.
• Receive applications from design team and deploy to each site.
• Conduct Point to Point checkout of thousands of devices.
• Configure communication protocols for equipment including switchgear and breakers.
• Configure and calibrate instruments (meters, VFDs, flow meters, etc.).
• Deploy and commission Ignition applications.

Skills

Onsite work

Strong communicator

BMS/EPMS commissioning

Team leadership

Point to Point checkout

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

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.

Responsibilities

Our Controls Engineer role is expected to include the following 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

The Controls Engineer is a key role for the Firm and successful execution of the role will afford the following 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.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group