Data Center Controls Engineer — 24/7 Automation

Fluidstack; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fluidstack is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer to support design, programming, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of building automation and control systems in its data center infrastructure. This mid‑level role blends field technician work with engineering tasks, ideal for someone aiming to grow into an engineering role.

You will work with Central Engineering to keep BMS, EPMS, PLC, and equipment control systems running 24/7, while contributing to sequence development,

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Building Automation, or related field — OR equivalent vocational training and directly relevant experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in building automation, controls, or instrumentation in a commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical facility environment.
• Working knowledge of at least one major BMS/BAS platform (Ignition preferred, Schneider EcoStruxure, Metasys, Niagara, or equivalent) and control system communication protocols including BACnet IP/MSTP and Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring schematics, P&IDs, one‑line diagrams, and equipment data sheets; proficiency with standard field test and calibration tools.
• Familiarity with HVAC Sequences of Operations concepts, NEC wiring requirements, and NFPA 70E electrical safety and LOTO/LOTOTO procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, solid documentation habits, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on BMS/BAS controllers, field devices, sensors, actuators, and control panels while maintaining accurate as‑built documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve BMS, EPMS, and equipment‑level control faults using front‑end software and field test tools including multimeters, loop calibrators, and clamp meters.
• Navigate and configure BMS platforms (Ignition, Metasys, Niagara, EcoStruxure) including point mapping, alarm configuration, setpoint adjustments, and basic graphics updates.
• Support PLC/HMI troubleshooting, PID loop tuning, trend log analysis, and integration between BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and equipment control systems across BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP.
• Execute commissioning activities including point‑to‑point verification, loop calibration, functional performance testing, and documentation for new construction and retrofit projects.
• Ensure full compliance with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards, site LOTO procedures, and formal change management processes including MOPs and CMMS documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HVAC sequences

BMS integration

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology / Controls

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Ignition

Schneider EcoStruxure

Metasys

Niagara

Job description

Fluidstack is seeking a motivated Controls Engineer to support design, programming, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of building automation and control systems in its data center infrastructure. This mid‑level role blends field technician work with engineering tasks, ideal for someone aiming to grow into an engineering role.

You will work with Central Engineering to keep BMS, EPMS, PLC, and equipment control systems running 24/7, while contributing to sequence development,