Senior Data Center Controls Architect

BW Design Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible career paths

Mentorship and development resources

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Phoenix seeks an experienced Principal Data Center Automation Engineer. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert in building automation and electrical power monitoring systems, leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of experience, exceptional communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree. The firm promotes a people-first culture and invests in the growth of its team members, offering flexible career paths and access to development resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience in building automation and EPMS.
• Deep expertise in BAS and EPMS platforms.
• Extensive experience with field instrumentation and industrial networking.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams on complex projects.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Strong background in proposal development and cost estimation.
• Analytical mindset with advanced troubleshooting abilities.
• Recognized thought leader in the BAS/EPMS space.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Master’s degree or Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Experience with datacenter commissioning requirements.
• Experience with greenfield construction in data centers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in BAS/BMS and EPMS.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams on BAS and EPMS projects.
• Develop and mentor engineering talent.
• Drive development of enterprise-wide standards for automation.
• Serve as a strategic partner to clients.
• Champion innovation in BAS/EPMS technologies.
• Support business development efforts.

Skills

Building automation experience

Electrical power monitoring systems

Leadership

Client-facing responsibilities

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Inductive Automation Ignition

Tridium Niagara

Schneider EcoStruxure

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Phoenix seeks an experienced Principal Data Center Automation Engineer. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert in building automation and electrical power monitoring systems, leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of experience, exceptional communication skills, and a relevant engineering degree. The firm promotes a people-first culture and invests in the growth of its team members, offering flexible career paths and access to development resources.