Principal Data Center Controls Engineer

Edison Smart®; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Regional Data Center Controls Quality Engineer responsible for leading the quality and performance of data center control systems. This role requires strong leadership, extensive mechanical and electrical controls experience, and the ability to manage work autonomously with around 50% travel. The candidate will oversee system integration processes, conduct on-site inspections, and coordinate with stakeholders for efficient project delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive Mechanical and Electrical Controls experience required.
• Strong leadership experience and character traits needed.
• Ability to manage work schedules autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and performance of data center control systems.
• Oversee systems integration and standards compliance.
• Conduct inspections and provide commissioning support.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on schedules and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate controls architecture risks.

Skills

Mechanical Controls experience

Electrical Controls experience

Leadership

BAS/BMS knowledge

EPMS/SCADA experience

Job description

Regional Data Center Controls Quality Engineer

• Lead quality, performance, and delivery of data center controls systems (BMS, EPMS, PLC, SCADA) from design through commissioning and turnover
• Oversee system integrators and controls contractors, driving standardization, issue resolution, and adherence to specifications
• Perform on-site inspections, audits, and commissioning support to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality installations
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to manage schedules, risks, documentation, and controls-related escalations
• Identify and mitigate controls architecture risks while supporting continuous improvement across projects
• Management-focused position as opposed to being 'hands-on' in Engineering
• Very autonomous role, managing your own work schedule
• around 50% travel, could on occasion be higher
• Must have extensive Mechanical and Electrical Controls experience
• BAS/BMS and EPMS/SCADA
• Strong leadership experience and character traits