Senior Field DDC Engineer - Data Center Controls Lead

Divcon Controls; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Disability Coverage

Flexible PTO

Field-Based Employee Benefits

Job summary

Divcon Controls is seeking a Senior Field DDC Engineer to lead deployment, commissioning, and optimization of Delta Controls DDC-based building automation for critical data centers. You will guide Field DDC Engineers, while remaining hands-on in GCL+ programming, enteliWEB deployment, and system integration.

The role emphasizes technical leadership without direct people management, mentoring teammates, and coordinating with project teams to ensure successful execution.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on DDC programming or building automation experience with strong Delta Controls focus.
• Expert knowledge of Delta Controls GCL+ programming, controller configuration, and enteliWEB deployment
• Extensive experience commissioning BAS, BMS, and EPMS systems in field environments
• Advanced knowledge of BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, and network configuration
• Strong troubleshooting skills across DDC applications, networking, and system integrations
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects without direct supervisory responsibility
• Experience mentoring or coaching engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel 50–60%, including extended site assignments
• Valid driver's license; domestic and international travel as needed
• OSHA 10 certification within the past two years (training provided if needed within first week)

Responsibilities

• Lead development, configuration, deployment, and commissioning of complex Delta Controls DDC systems for data center BMS and EPMS applications
• Program advanced GCL+ control logic including HVAC sequences, equipment staging, alarm handling, scheduling, trending, and system recovery
• Configure Delta Controls enteliWEB environments including graphics, navigation, dashboards, user roles, and system connectivity
• Develop and maintain controller databases, I/O structures, device bindings, and network configurations
• Lead integration with PLCs, Ignition SCADA, Kepware, OPC UA, BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, and third-party systems
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of communications, data integrity, GCL+ logic, hardware, and performance issues
• Validate complete DDC system functionality through commissioning, point-to-point testing, and customer acceptance
• Serve as the technical lead on assigned DDC projects without direct people management responsibilities
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Field DDC Engineers
• Review engineering work for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to standards
• Assist with complex design decisions and technical problem solving
• Act as primary escalation point for difficult technical issues before involving the Lead Field DDC Engineer
• Share knowledge through coaching, documentation, and hands-on field training
• Independently manage complex DDC workstreams from design through commissioning and turnover
• Coordinate technical activities with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, field personnel, and customers
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans
• Support project scheduling by identifying engineering dependencies and priorities
• Participate in customer meetings and technical design reviews

Skills

DDC programming

GCL+ programming

enteliWEB deployment

Delta Controls

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Kepware

OPC UA

Modbus TCP

Job description

Divcon Controls is seeking a Senior Field DDC Engineer to lead deployment, commissioning, and optimization of Delta Controls DDC-based building automation for critical data centers. You will guide Field DDC Engineers, while remaining hands-on in GCL+ programming, enteliWEB deployment, and system integration.

The role emphasizes technical leadership without direct people management, mentoring teammates, and coordinating with project teams to ensure successful execution.