Copy of Data Center Controls Engineeer

Prime Data Centers Corporation; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prime Data Centers is seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer to lead controls design for hyperscaler projects, from new construction to upgrades, with emphasis on BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM systems. You will set design standards, oversee specs, and ensure project delivery meets sustainability and efficiency goals.

You will collaborate with Construction, Procurement, and Operations, review technical deliverables, and coordinate with IT for secure network integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college preferred, or equivalent work/military experience.
• 3+ years of experience in building design and construction, focusing on controls systems engineering for data centers.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara 4, including system design and integration of BMS/EPMS systems.
• Proficient in drafting and maintaining engineering standards for controls systems.
• Strong understanding of critical cooling infrastructure and power effects on cooling redundancy.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and maintain controls design standards for BAS, BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems.
• Develop specifications, RFPs, and sequences of operation for control systems.
• Lead Tridium Niagara 4 standards across control projects for consistency.
• Validate consultant/contractor deliverables for adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure secure network connectivity for control systems.
• Support installation, commissioning, and MOP reviews with Construction/Procurement.
• Coordinate integration with customer DCIM platforms and on-site commissioning.
• Investigate energy modeling data to inform design and value engineering.
• Research emerging technologies to improve performance and sustainability.

Connaissances

Interdepartmental collaboration

Design standards drafting

Problem solving under outages

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Outils

Bluebeam

Procore

CxAlloy

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

About the role

• The Data Center Controls Engineeris responsible forleading thecontrolsengineering efforts for our large-scale, hyperscaler projects that include new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, and upgrades. This role places a strong emphasis on drafting andmaintainingcomprehensive design standards, particularly forBAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM system. The Controls Engineer will collaborate across departments—Construction, Procurement, Operations—and with external partners to ensure seamless project delivery and high-quality engineering outcomes.

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and maintain controls design standards for BAS, BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with best practices across all projects.
• Oversee the development and updating of specifications, RFPs, and sequences of operation for control systems, ensuring they are optimized for long-term sustainability and efficiency.
• Lead the drafting and maintenance of Tridium Niagara 4 standards across all control system projects, ensuring system consistency and compatibility.
• Validate consultant and contractor deliverables, including schematics, P&IDs, network topologies, and submittals, ensuring they comply with established design standards.
• Collaborate with IT team to ensure secure network connectivity for control systems, including proper segmentation, remote access controls, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Work closely with Construction and Procurement teams to procure, install, and commission control systems, ensuring compliance with design standards; support Level 4/5 commissioning and MOP reviews
• Partner with Operations, Construction, and Procurement to ensure that designs meet cost, performance, and sustainability objectives while adhering to established standards.
• Review PUE, load sizing, ROI/payback, CFD, and energy modeling data to inform system design, and contribute to value engineering efforts by proposing cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
• Research and incorporate emerging technologies into the design standards, focusing on advancements that improve system performance and sustainability.
• Represent the controls engineering function in design meetings with customers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring that PDC’s design standards are upheld in all phases of the project.
• Lead and coordinate integration with customer DCIM platforms, ensuring all monitoring, controls, and reporting functions meet project requirements and operational standards.
• Support on-site controls commissioning activities to ensure systems operate in accordance with design intent and project requirements.
• Provide ongoing support to troubleshoot and resolve controls system issues, ensuring timely responses to any system failures or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college preferred, or equivalent work/military experience.
• 3+ years of experience in building design and construction, with a focus on controls systems engineering, mission-critical and/or data center preferred.
• Experience with Tridium Niagara 4, including system design, programming, and integration of BMS/EPMS systems.
• Proficient in drafting and maintaining engineering standards for controls systems, ensuring their integration into project workflows.
• Strong understanding of critical cooling infrastructure within a data center, and how power sources impact cooling redundancy.
• Expertise with tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, CxAlloy, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of applicable construction codes, particularly the International Building Code (IBC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC).
• Knowledge of data center industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE TC9.9, BICSI Data Center Standards).
• Excellent interdepartmental collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate between departments and external stakeholders to ensure projects adhere to standards and timelines.
• Competitive salary rangeof $130-180k with a quarterly-paid project bonus along with an annualized performance bonus program
• 401k up to a 4% employer match with 100% contributions being fully vested upon enrollment
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.