Field Automation Engineer III

Albireo Energy; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company match

Job summary

Albireo Energy in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking a Field Automation Engineer III to lead the technical aspects of BAS and EPMS systems for large-scale data center construction projects. This role involves designing systems, developing PLC programming, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of advanced BAS systems and protocols. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BAS, EPMS, or automation engineering experience.
• At least 2 years on mission-critical data center projects.
• OSHA-30 required.

Responsibilities

• Design BAS and EPMS system architecture.
• Develop advanced PLC and BAS programming.
• Lead integrated systems testing (IST).
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point.

Skills

BAS programming

PLC programming

Technical leadership

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ignition SCADA

BACnet

Modbus TCP/IP

Job description

About the Role

Albireo Energy is looking for a Field Automation Engineer III to serve as the technical authority on BAS and EPMS systems for large-scale mission-critical data center construction projects. You'll design system architecture, develop advanced PLC and BAS programming, and lead integrated systems testing — while mentoring the next generation of automation engineers.

Why Albireo Energy

Work on the most complex, high-stakes automation projects in the industry. As a Senior Engineer at Albireo, you'll have the technical ownership, the team support, and the project scale to do your best work — on systems that power the world's most critical digital infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Design BAS and EPMS system architecture and define programming standards for the project.
• Develop advanced PLC and BAS programming for complex mechanical and electrical systems including redundant cooling and power infrastructure.
• Plan and lead integrated systems testing (IST) with commissioning agents and owner representatives.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for engineering and field teams.
• Review and approve programming deliverables, point-to-point documentation, and commissioning records.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents, project managers, and owner representatives.
• Mentor and develop Field Automation Engineer I and II personnel.

Technology You'll Work With

• Rockwell Studio 5000
• Ignition SCADA
• BACnet IP/MSTP
• Modbus TCP/IP
• OPC UA
• CRAH / CRAC Systems
• UPS / EPMS

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of BAS, EPMS, or automation engineering experience, with at least 2 years on mission-critical data center projects.
• Advanced proficiency in BAS programming across multiple platforms (Tridium Niagara, Honeywell, Siemens, or equivalent).
• Expert-level Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix PLC programming.
• Deep understanding of redundant data center infrastructure: UPS, STS, CRAH, chillers, and EPMS.
• Strong knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, SNMP, and OPC protocols.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability.
• OSHA-30 required.

Pay Rate

$74k-$115k DOE

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.