On-Site Data Center Controls Engineer | BAS & SCADA

RED Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedules

Hybrid remote work options

Job summary

RED Group seeks an Associate Control Systems Consultant for a large-scale Data Center construction project. You will serve as a technical resource, assist with design, implementation, integration, commissioning and validation of building automation and control systems.

The role is embedded on-site for the full duration, loading programs onto equipment and assisting a large team with testing and commissioning efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or commensurate experience.
• Some knowledge of PLCs, Instrumentation and SCADA systems.
• Network protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control diagrams.
• Willingness to remain on-site full-time for project duration.
• Automation System training/certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for Building Automation Systems (BAS), EPMS, SCADA, and related control systems.
• Follow procedures that align with Owner standards, contract documents, and data center best practices.
• Participate in meetings related to controls integration across mechanical, electrical, and IT systems.
• Work with a large group to ensure project milestones are achieved per the schedule.
• Verify installation of control panels, instrumentation, field devices, and network infrastructure.
• Ensure proper integration between chillers, cooling towers, CRAHs/CRACs, UPS systems and switchgear, generators and ATS systems.
• Load programs onto control system equipment and assist testing and commissioning efforts.
• Execute controls commissioning plans, perform point-to-point verification and I/O checkout.
• Support FAT tests and Level 2/3 commissioning efforts.

Skills

PLC knowledge

SCADA systems

Instrumentation

Networking protocols

Electrical schematics

P&IDs

Willingness to stay on-site

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

Job description

RED Group seeks an Associate Control Systems Consultant for a large-scale Data Center construction project. You will serve as a technical resource, assist with design, implementation, integration, commissioning and validation of building automation and control systems.

The role is embedded on-site for the full duration, loading programs onto equipment and assisting a large team with testing and commissioning efforts.