Data Center Controls Engineer – SME (BMS/EPMS)

Shrive Technologies LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Digital is seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer – SME to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data center control systems. You will drive BMS/EPMS configurations, DDC/PLC/SCADA integration, and robust redundancy planning to ensure high reliability and secure operations.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors, producing specifications, sequences of operation, and validation, while guiding commissioning and handover with a focus on resiliency

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience designing controls/automation for data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Proficiency in controls engineering software, PLC programming platforms, and BMS/EPMS configuration tools.
• In-depth knowledge of BMS, EPMS, SCADA architecture, and mission-critical facility control sequences.
• PE license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design controls systems for the data center, including BMS, EPMS, DDC/PLC/SCADA networks, and equipment control sequences.
• Create comprehensive technical specifications, points lists, and control narratives that outline system requirements for contractors.
• Ensure designs comply with local codes, industry standards, and cybersecurity/OT requirements.
• Incorporate robust redundancy and reliability practices to minimize downtime and support target uptime.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical and electrical engineers for seamless integration of controls with the overall design.
• Maintain accurate design records, changes, and sequences throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical QA support during construction, commissioning, and integration of controls systems.

Skills

Controls design

PLC programming

BMS configuration

SCADA architecture

Risk assessment

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Job description

Applied Digital is seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer – SME to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data center control systems. You will drive BMS/EPMS configurations, DDC/PLC/SCADA integration, and robust redundancy planning to ensure high reliability and secure operations.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors, producing specifications, sequences of operation, and validation, while guiding commissioning and handover with a focus on resiliency