Data Center Controls Lead — BMS/EPMS & PLC/SCADA

E Tech Group

Port Washington (WI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401k + match
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
Paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Site Lead to design, develop, and commission Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for large-scale data centers. You will lead control architectures, develop logic for PLCs/SCADA, and ensure system integration across HVAC, power, and monitoring platforms.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and reliability in mission-critical environments, with collaboration across clients, contractors, and project teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering (or related field).
  • 7+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation; at least 3 years of data center BMS/EPMS experience preferred.
  • Experience with Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Ethernet/IP, or other industrial communication protocols.
  • Understanding of electrical power monitoring, HVAC, and critical facility systems.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation, control panel design, and network architectures.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication abilities; customer-focused and team-oriented
  • Willingness to visit local project sites during installation and commissioning phases.
  • A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement control system architectures for BMS/EPMS across data center facilities.
  • Develop and troubleshoot control logic and graphics for PLCs and SCADA systems.
  • Integrate control systems with electrical and mechanical subsystems, coordinating HVAC, power distribution, and monitoring platforms.
  • Lead or support commissioning activities to verify data points and signals are fully functional and documented.
  • Diagnose control and communication issues, analyze system performance, and implement improvements.
  • Prepare system documentation, I/O lists, and control drawings per project standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to define scope, deliverables, and schedules.

Skills

Controls engineering
BMS/EPMS experience
Data center experience
Communication & collaboration
Willingness to travel to sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Ignition
Rockwell Automation

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Site Lead to design, develop, and commission Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for large-scale data centers. You will lead control architectures, develop logic for PLCs/SCADA, and ensure system integration across HVAC, power, and monitoring platforms.

The role emphasizes quality, safety, and reliability in mission-critical environments, with collaboration across clients, contractors, and project teams.

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