Senior Data Center Controls Engineer (BMS/HVAC)

Switch; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility & remote opportunities

Industry leading designs

Career stability & growth

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead deployment, programming, optimization and support of Building Management Systems across our data centers. You own complex controls projects from design through commissioning, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety in mission-critical environments.

You will develop sequences of operation for HVAC and power, install and commission BMS devices, test and validate systems, maintain databases and diagrams, lead projects, troubleshoot issues, and

Qualifications

• 47 years of experience installing programming and maintaining HVAC building management systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data center or critical facility environments.
• Experience with transformers air handling units cooling towers pumping systems and chilled water systems.
• Ability to read blueprints wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Experience working safely around live electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sequences of operation for HVAC and power related control systems.
• Program install and commission BMS control devices and supporting infrastructure.
• Conduct functional testing and system validation for new and modified installations.
• Maintain BMS databases graphics trends and technical documentation.
• Create and update as built wiring diagrams and control schematics.
• Lead assigned controls projects including planning execution and quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex controls and system performance issues.
• Coordinate with Data Center Operations Construction IT vendors and customers.
• Support after hours response and emergency system issues when required.
• Follow established safety standards and change management processes.
• Provide technical guidance to junior Controls Engineers.

Skills

HVAC controls

Building management systems

Electrical systems

Read blueprints

Troubleshoot under pressure

Education

Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics or Software Engineering or equivalent

HVAC controls certifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Switch is seeking a Controls Engineer III to lead deployment, programming, optimization and support of Building Management Systems across our data centers. You own complex controls projects from design through commissioning, ensuring reliability, efficiency and safety in mission-critical environments.

You will develop sequences of operation for HVAC and power, install and commission BMS devices, test and validate systems, maintain databases and diagrams, lead projects, troubleshoot issues, and