Data Center Controls Engineer — 24/7 Mission-Critical

FluidStack; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Fluidstack, a data-center focused infrastructure company, seeks a mid-level Controls Engineer to design, program, and maintain building automation systems across mission-critical facilities. The role blends field technician work with engineering tasks, ensuring reliable operation of BMS, EPMS, PLC, and equipment controls 24/7.

You will collaborate with Central Engineering and Operations to support commissioning, deployments, and documentation, while staying adept at both front-end navigation and

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 major BMS/BAS platforms (Ignition, Schneider EcoStruxure, Metasys, Niagara) 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

Field experience

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related

Tools

Ignition

Schneider EcoStruxure

Metasys

Niagara

BACnet/IP

Modbus TCP/RTU

P&ID reading

Job description

Fluidstack, a data-center focused infrastructure company, seeks a mid-level Controls Engineer to design, program, and maintain building automation systems across mission-critical facilities. The role blends field technician work with engineering tasks, ensuring reliable operation of BMS, EPMS, PLC, and equipment controls 24/7.

You will collaborate with Central Engineering and Operations to support commissioning, deployments, and documentation, while staying adept at both front-end navigation and