Controls System Engineer - Data Center

GTN Technical Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical staffing firm is seeking a Controls System Engineer to lead intelligent infrastructure systems for their AI factory. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in BMS/SCADA systems, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of IT and OT convergence. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 per year, primarily based in Dallas, TX or Spartanburg, SC.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in mission-critical automation experience.
• Experience in hyperscale or GPU-accelerated environments.
• Background in scaling controls systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement controls architecture across hardware and software.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure system integration.

Skills

BMS/SCADA expertise

Leadership and collaboration

Telemetry and network security

Understanding of IT/OT convergence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controls System Engineer to design, implement, and lead intelligent infrastructure systems for our AI factory. This role focuses on managing BMS/EPMS platforms, integrating telemetry, and deploying advanced automation strategies that ensure safe, efficient, and autonomous operation of mission-critical environments. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will serve as the in-house controls expert, driving a controls-first culture and enabling real-time observability, predictive maintenance, and operational optimization.

Location

Can be in Dallas, TX or Spartanburg, SC

Compensation

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement controls architecture across hardware (PLCs, sensors), software (SCADA, analytics), and networks.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies such as AI-driven controls, ML-based anomaly detection, and advanced sensor integration.
• Lead and mentor a team of controls, instrumentation, and automation engineers.
• Design, commission, and standardize BMS/EPMS/SCADA systems for high-density compute and hybrid cooling environments.
• Establish consistent design, commissioning, and documentation protocols for scalability and safety across multiple sites.
• Develop modular, scalable control solutions to support rapid infrastructure expansion.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and IT teams to ensure seamless, compliant system integration.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to implement secure network architectures and response strategies for control environments.
• Build digital twin and simulation models for operational forecasting and risk management.
• Deploy telemetry and alerting frameworks that deliver actionable insights and rapid response capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering.
• 10–15+ years in mission-critical automation with deep BMS/SCADA expertise.
• Strong understanding of IT/OT convergence, telemetry, and network security.
• Experience in hyperscale or GPU-accelerated environments.
• Proven leadership and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Background in scaling controls systems to meet rapid data center growth.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Investment Management