Data Center Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment in the United States is seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer to support the commissioning, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical infrastructure systems in a data center environment. This role focuses on BMS, BAS, EPMS, and other facility control systems that support cooling, power, and environmental operations.

You will configure and test controllers, sensors, and field devices; diagnose and resolve system alarms and performance issues; maintain

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, Building Automation, HVAC Controls, Instrumentation, or Commissioning.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience troubleshooting controllers, sensors, relays, and industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and network testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Commission and deploy control system hardware and software.
• Perform testing, startup, and validation of controllers, sensors, and field devices.
• Troubleshoot controls, networking, communication, and monitoring systems.
• Investigate and resolve system alarms, faults, and performance issues.
• Maintain system documentation, configurations, and asset records.
• Support preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives.
• Follow established safety, operational, and change management procedures.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Building Automation

HVAC Controls

Instrumentation

Commissioning

Electrical fundamentals

Mechanical fundamentals

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting controllers

Reading schematics

Electrical diagrams

Multimeters

Network testing tools

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Engineer to support the commissioning, deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical infrastructure systems in a data center environment. This role focuses on BMS, BAS, EPMS, and other facility control systems that support cooling, power, and environmental operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission and deploy control system hardware and software.
• Perform testing, startup, and validation of controllers, sensors, and field devices.
• Troubleshoot controls, networking, communication, and monitoring systems.
• Investigate and resolve system alarms, faults, and performance issues.
• Maintain system documentation, configurations, and asset records.
• Support preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives.
• Follow established safety, operational, and change management procedures.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, Building Automation, HVAC Controls, Instrumentation, or Commissioning.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and networking fundamentals.
• Experience troubleshooting controllers, sensors, relays, and industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and network testing tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with BMS, BAS, and EPMS platforms.
• Data center or critical facilities experience.
• Knowledge of low-voltage copper and fiber infrastructure.
• ISA CCST certification.
• Military technical background in electronics, controls, HVAC, instrumentation, or power systems.