Data Center Engineer

Storm4; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm4 is seeking a senior controls and reliability expert to serve as the technical authority for BMS, EPMS, and telemetry across a growing fleet of mission-critical facilities. This role sits at the intersection of operations, engineering, and innovation, leveraging data analysis and automation to improve reliability at scale.

Responsibilities include leading forensic analyses, optimizing SOO for new projects, conducting fleet-wide audits, and providing Tier-3 escalation support with executive

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Deep expertise in BMS, controls systems, PLC/DDC logic, industrial protocols.
• Strong understanding of chiller plant operations, automation systems, telemetry, reliability engineering.
• Experience with Delta Controls, ALC, or similar building automation technologies.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic analysis of BMS/EPMS data to identify root causes of incidents and recurring failures.
• Review and optimise controls logic and sequences of operation for capital projects and improvements.
• Conduct fleet-wide audits of facility controls, alarms, telemetry, and automation performance.
• Partner with engineering and innovation teams to validate emerging cooling technologies and control strategies.
• Provide Tier-3 technical escalation support and executive-level incident reporting during critical events.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Reliability engineering

Data centre operations

Executive reporting

Controls systems

Telemetry

Automation performance

BMS knowledge

Tools

Delta Controls

ALC

Job description

About the Company

A leading developer of hyperscale data centers, delivering scalable, efficient, and sustainable solutions for enterprise and cloud clients. The organization’s flexible engineering and rapid deployment capabilities are supported by innovative cooling technologies that set industry benchmarks for environmental responsibility and operational excellence

The Opportunity

We're seeking a senior controls and reliability expert to become the technical authority for BMS, EPMS, controls logic, and telemetry across a growing fleet of mission-critical facilities. This role sits at the intersection of operations, engineering, and innovation, using advanced data analysis and automation expertise to improve reliability at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead forensic analysis of BMS and EPMS data to identify root causes of critical infrastructure incidents and recurring failures
• Review and optimise controls logic and Sequences of Operation (SOO) for new capital projects and operational improvements
• Conduct fleet-wide audits of facility controls, alarms, telemetry, and automation performance
• Partner with engineering and innovation teams to validate emerging cooling technologies and control strategies
• Provide Tier-3 technical escalation support and executive-level incident reporting during critical events

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience within data centres or other mission-critical environments
• Deep expertise in BMS, controls systems, PLC/DDC logic, industrial protocols, and large-scale mechanical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of chiller plant operations, automation systems, telemetry, and reliability engineering
• Experience with platforms such as Delta Controls, ALC, or similar building automation technologies
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for operational and executive stakeholders