Lead Controls Engineer, Data Center BMS/EPMS

E Tech Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Site Lead to design, develop, and commission Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for large-scale data center projects. You will guide control architectures, develop PLC/SCADA graphics, and coordinate with HVAC and power subsystems to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires 7+ years in controls/automation, strong communication, and travel to local project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Control Systems Engineering (or related field).
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering or automation; data center BMS/EPMS preferred.
• Experience with Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Ethernet/IP or other industrial protocols.
• Understanding of electrical power monitoring, HVAC, and critical facility systems.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, control panel design, and network architectures.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication abilities; customer-focused and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement control system architectures for BMS/EPMS applications across data center facilities.
• Develop and troubleshoot control logic and graphics for PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Integrate control systems with electrical and mechanical subsystems, coordinating between HVAC, power distribution, and monitoring platforms.
• Lead or support commissioning activities to verify data points and signals are fully functional and documented.
• Diagnose control and communication issues, analyze system performance, and implement improvements.
• Prepare system documentation, I/O lists, and control drawings in alignment with project standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams to define scope, deliverables, and schedules.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values and supports associates' development.

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems

Controls engineering

Automation

Project coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Ignition

Rockwell Automation

Modbus

BACnet

SNMP

Ethernet/IP

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Site Lead to design, develop, and commission Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for large-scale data center projects. You will guide control architectures, develop PLC/SCADA graphics, and coordinate with HVAC and power subsystems to ensure reliable operation.

The role requires 7+ years in controls/automation, strong communication, and travel to local project sites.