Senior Controls Architect, Advanced Applications

BAC (Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.); Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

BAC, headquartered in Jessup, MD, seeks a Senior Engineer, Advanced Controls Applications, to lead and execute controls solutions for complex customer projects in data centers and mission-critical cooling. You will own technical workstreams, develop control strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration with BAC’s standards.

With 8+ years in industrial controls and PLC-based systems, you will guide challenges, mentor junior engineers, and engage customers in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, controls, mechatronics, or related Engineering field required.
• ~ 8+ years of relevant, progressively responsible experience in industrial controls, automation, HVAC controls, or related engineering disciplines.
• Proven experience solving complex engineering problems and leading technical efforts on high-impact applications.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems, industrial communication networks, and system integration.
• Prior experience in applications engineering and/or customer-facing roles.
• Extensive understanding of HVAC or industrial cooling systems and controls architecture.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant industry standards, certification requirements, and codes (e.g. NEC, UL, CE...).
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple technical assignments and priorities.
• Ability to participate in customer-facing technical discussions, clearly conveying complex topics and building confidence in solutions.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and sound judgment to complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver controls solutions for complex, non-standard applications (including Factory Witness Test support), for high-value opportunities in core markets and growth segments (e.g. data centers).
• Analyze technical data and make engineering decisions consistent with established standards, practices, and project objectives.
• Prepare technical specifications, reports, presentations, and customer-facing documentation.
• Coordinate with thermal, mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and product engineering teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Engage with vendors and manufacturing facilities to support project execution and resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support continuous improvement efforts through development of reusable logic, engineering tools, templates, and best practices.
• Escalate novel, high-risk, or unprecedented technical challenges to the Principal Engineer while independently resolving routine and moderately complex issues.
• Engage directly with customers and internal stakeholders to align on requirements, shape solution approaches, and enable confident technical commitments.
• Provide prompt, time-sensitive responses or solutions to customers and internal stakeholders in support of sales inquiries, requests for information (RFI), and requests for quotes (RFQ).
• Represent BAC in technical discussions with customers, partners, and industry organizations.

Skills

HVAC controls

PLC systems

System integration

Technical leadership

Customer-facing

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Controls/Mechatronics

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Siemens PLC

Industrial networks

Model-based controls

Job description

BAC, headquartered in Jessup, MD, seeks a Senior Engineer, Advanced Controls Applications, to lead and execute controls solutions for complex customer projects in data centers and mission-critical cooling. You will own technical workstreams, develop control strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust integration with BAC’s standards.

With 8+ years in industrial controls and PLC-based systems, you will guide challenges, mentor junior engineers, and engage customers in