Senior Data Center Controls Engineer

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Job summary

JLL located in Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks a senior Controls SME for Data Centers to maintain and optimize building automation systems that run critical data center infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, and life-safety controls.

Responsibilities include programming, troubleshooting, and integrating control networks; ensuring continuous operation and energy efficiency in a 24/7 environment. On-site work with cross-functional teams is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with building automation systems and industrial controls.
• Proficiency with major BAS platforms (Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Siemens, or Trane).
• Strong knowledge of control system programming languages and configuration software.
• Experience with network protocols including BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP communications.
• Ability to read and interpret control schematics, point lists, and sequence of operations.
• Understanding of HVAC systems, electrical equipment, and mechanical systems operation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using laptops, network analyzers, and field calibration equipment.
• Physical ability to work in mechanical rooms, above ceiling spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, and maintain BAS including controllers, sensors, and actuators for HVAC and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot control system faults, communication issues, and sensor malfunctions using diagnostic tools and software.
• Monitor and optimize control sequences for chillers, air handlers, UPS systems, and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on control panels, field devices, and communication networks.
• Respond to critical control system alarms and equipment failures with immediate technical intervention.
• Create and modify control graphics, trending reports, and alarm notifications for facility monitoring systems.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams to commission new control systems and integrate upgrades.
• Maintain detailed documentation of control system configurations, programming changes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support energy management initiatives through control system optimization and advanced control strategies.
• Be the first point of contact for service impacting events involving the controls systems.
• Assist the team in troubleshooting and mitigating incidents.
• Assist in the creation of root cause analyses (RCAs).
• Be available for after-hours support; 24x7 responses.

Skills

Building Automation

BAS platforms

Johnson Controls

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Siemens

Modbus

BACnet

Ethernet/IP

Python

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Controls

Job description

JLL located in Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks a senior Controls SME for Data Centers to maintain and optimize building automation systems that run critical data center infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, and life-safety controls.

Responsibilities include programming, troubleshooting, and integrating control networks; ensuring continuous operation and energy efficiency in a 24/7 environment. On-site work with cross-functional teams is required.