Regional Data Center Controls Lead (BMS/SCADA)

QTS Data Centers; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with matching

HSA accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Equity or bonus eligibility

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Suwanee, GA is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of Building Management Systems (BMS), PLC, and SCADA for new data-center projects. You will coordinate with contractors and internal teams, validate system integrity from design through turnover, and serve as the primary escalation point for controls issues.

This role balances hands-on technical work with strategic leadership to drive standards across multiple facilities and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of instrumentation and controls programming, installation, and commissioning experience.
• 3+ years in HVAC control systems programming and electrical power monitoring.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Experience with industrial automation and building management systems (PLC/DDC).

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of BMS, EPMS, PLC, and SCADA for new data-center projects.
• Manage partner relationships, drive standardization, verify design to turnover.
• Serve as primary escalation point for controls issues and drive resolution.
• Onboard and lead contractor teams (BMS leads, CSI, E&I controls).
• Coordinate and manage factory-installed controls and BMS commissioning audits.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align status, risks, next steps.
• Drive consistency and alignment with QTS standards across buildings.
• Conduct inspections and validate BMS/SCADA implementation quality.
• Support RFIs and documentation tracking to ensure closure.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

MEP coordination

Project management

HVAC control systems

Electrical power monitoring

Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Autodesk

CxAlloy

ACC Build

Procore

Rockwell

Inductive Automation Ignition

Job description

QTS Data Centers in Suwanee, GA is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to lead the design, integration, and commissioning of Building Management Systems (BMS), PLC, and SCADA for new data-center projects. You will coordinate with contractors and internal teams, validate system integrity from design through turnover, and serve as the primary escalation point for controls issues.

This role balances hands-on technical work with strategic leadership to drive standards across multiple facilities and