Data Center Controls SME: BMS & Automation Lead

Applied Digital Corporation; Ellendale Township (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Digital is seeking a highly skilled Data Center Controls Engineer – Operational SME. This role focuses on the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of control systems within data centers, ensuring reliable, efficient, and secure operations.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), automation, and related infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years in data center operations or controls engineering with BMS/EPMS experience.
• Strong knowledge of networking, servers, cooling, and power distribution.
• Experience with Python or PLC programming and industry standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain control systems for data center facilities, including BMS, EPMS, and automation technologies to monitor and manage mechanical, electrical, and environmental systems.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in electrical, mechanical, and control systems, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and vendors, to innovate and optimize automation processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.
• Conduct daily inspections, performance monitoring, and predictive maintenance on critical infrastructure, such as cooling systems, power distribution, and fire suppression.
• Provide subject matter expertise in areas like electrical and mechanical systems, mentoring junior staff, leading training sessions, and representing the organization in client or stakeholder meetings.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including system upgrades, integrations, and evaluations of new technologies for enhanced reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, perform risk assessments, and contribute to disaster recovery planning for data center operations.
• Analyze system performance data, generate reports, and recommend improvements to support scalable growth in data center capacity.

Skills

BMS/EPMS

Automation

Networking

Troubleshooting

Python

PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced certifications (CDCP, PMP)

Tools

Python

PLC programming

SCADA

Job description

Applied Digital is seeking a highly skilled Data Center Controls Engineer – Operational SME. This role focuses on the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of control systems within data centers, ensuring reliable, efficient, and secure operations.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in building management systems (BMS), electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), automation, and related infrastructure.