Senior AI Controls Engineer - Data Center Solutions Remote

Phaidra; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaidra is seeking an AI Controls Solutions Engineer to operationalize and scale our industrial AI solutions for enterprise data centers. You will model facilities, collaborate with data science, and translate customer needs into clear product requirements while supporting deployments across multiple customers.

The role emphasizes independent leadership, deep domain knowledge in HVAC and cooling systems, and the ability to mentor peers within a fast-moving remote team across regions.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of work experience as a controls engineer, programmer, or equivalent.
• Expertise in HVAC and Data Center cooling control methodologies and strategies.
• Ability to operate independently as a senior member, managing complex projects across multiple customers.
• Understanding of thermodynamics for cooling systems, refrigeration, and hydronics.
• Experience designing or working with industrial and commercial control systems and protocols (BACnet, Modbus).
• Strong ability to collaborate with data center ops teams and resolve field issues.

Responsibilities

• Model facilities for ingestion by Phaidra's product lineup, coordinating with Data Science.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and ensure scalable automation tools for thousands of customers.
• Provide ongoing deployment and support across multiple customers, triaging issues and managing risks.
• Act as internal and customer-facing SME, leading initiatives and supporting sales and marketing.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Data Center cooling

Project leadership

Python scripting

Communication

Documentation

Cloud concepts

Mentoring

AI/ML collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Experience in controls engineering

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

PLC programming

Python

Xml/Json/Yaml

Job description

Phaidra is seeking an AI Controls Solutions Engineer to operationalize and scale our industrial AI solutions for enterprise data centers. You will model facilities, collaborate with data science, and translate customer needs into clear product requirements while supporting deployments across multiple customers.

The role emphasizes independent leadership, deep domain knowledge in HVAC and cooling systems, and the ability to mentor peers within a fast-moving remote team across regions.