Senior Data Center BMS & PLC Engineer

Colovore; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Colovore is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead BMS design and operation for its high-density data centers. You will guide PLC- and SCADA-based control systems, including Ignition graphics, and work with cross-functional teams through design, commissioning, and operations.

You will mentor engineers, review vendor packages, and ensure cybersecurity, data retention, and robust system performance in Colovore's fast-paced, high-density facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; EIT/PE preferred.
• 8+ years designing and implementing BMS in data centers.
• Hands-on with PLC/SCADA programming and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead BMS design, review, and standards for data-center cooling and power.
• Oversee PLC/SCADA programming and Ignition-based graphics.
• Coordinate with design teams, vendors, and operations for commissioning.
• Support field teams during startup, testing, and optimization.
• Develop reports, test templates, and system documentation.

Skills

BMS design & operation

Ignition SCADA

PLC programming

BMS networking

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

EIT or PE license preferred

Tools

Ignition SCADA software

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial Ethernet/IP / Modbus / BACnet

Job description

Colovore is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead BMS design and operation for its high-density data centers. You will guide PLC- and SCADA-based control systems, including Ignition graphics, and work with cross-functional teams through design, commissioning, and operations.

You will mentor engineers, review vendor packages, and ensure cybersecurity, data retention, and robust system performance in Colovore's fast-paced, high-density facilities.