Controls Engineer III: Onsite Data Center BMS/EPMS Lead

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

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.