Data Center Project Engineer Controls Programming

Garmac Limited LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmac Limited LLC in Montgomery, AL is seeking a midlevel Project Engineer for controls programming, design ownership, testing, and commissioning in a data center environment. The role focuses on PLC logic, SCADA interfaces, and scalable control architectures, with onsite work for a contract-to-hire engagement.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC programming experience across Schneider Electric, Rockwell, or Siemens platforms, and can work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision while

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of controls engineering experience.
• Experience with PLC programming on major platforms.
• Strong schematics and network diagram skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls tasks across design, PLC programming, QA/QC, testing, and commissioning
• Convert mechanical Sequences of Operations into reliable, maintainable control logic
• Perform detailed QA/QC reviews of PLC logic prior to commissioning
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated PLC code, logic, and graphics issues
• Standardize PLC updates across the facility to maintain consistency and reduce rework
• Interface directly with the client and drive deliverables with minimal day-to-day oversight

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial networks

Project coordination

Tools

Schneider Electric FBD

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Project Engineer Controls Programming

Montgomery, AL | Onsite | Contracttohire

Data Center program is seeking a midlevel Project Engineer to take ownership of controls deliverables across design, programming, testing, and commissioning. These facilities operate with 10,000-40,000 IO points, 30+ PLCs, and multiple SCADA servers, requiring strong technical depth and independent execution.

What you’ll do

• Lead controls tasks across design, PLC programming, QA/QC, testing, and commissioning
• Convert mechanical Sequences of Operations into reliable, maintainable control logic
• Perform detailed QA/QC reviews of PLC logic prior to commissioning
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated PLC code, logic, and graphics issues
• Standardize PLC updates across the facility to maintain consistency and reduce rework
• Interface directly with the client and drive deliverables with minimal daytoday oversight

What we’re looking for

• 5-10 years of controls engineering experience with a strong focus on PLC programming
• Experience with Schneider Electric (FBD), Rockwell, or Siemens platforms
• Strong command of schematics, network diagrams, and control network architecture
• Highly independent, organized, and able to prioritize tasks without constant direction
• Backgrounds in energy, oil & gas, data centers, or other largescale, highstandards control environments