Senior Controls Engineer – Data Center BMS/EPMS & PLC/SCADA

Socket.dev; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + enrollment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

E Tech Group seeks a Controls Engineer to support design, development, and commissioning of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for large-scale data center projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controls engineering with BMS/EPMS experience, knowledge of BACnet/Modbus/SNMP/Ethernet/IP, and familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, and HMI using Ignition or Rockwell.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in controls engineering or automation.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS for data center environments preferred.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, Ethernet/IP or similar protocols.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement control system architectures for BMS/EPMS in data centers.
• Develop control logic and graphics for PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems (Ignition/Rockwell or equivalent).
• Integrate control systems with HVAC, power distribution, and monitoring platforms.
• Lead or support commissioning to verify data points and signals are functional and documented.
• Diagnose control and communication issues; analyze performance and implement improvements.
• Prepare system documentation, I/O lists, and drawings per standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and teams to define scope, deliverables and schedules.
• Be an ambassador for core values and client satisfaction.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Ignition

Rockwell Automation

Industrial protocols

Site visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Ignition

Rockwell Automation

Job description

E Tech Group seeks a Controls Engineer to support design, development, and commissioning of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for large-scale data center projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controls engineering with BMS/EPMS experience, knowledge of BACnet/Modbus/SNMP/Ethernet/IP, and familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, and HMI using Ignition or Rockwell.