Senior Field PLC Lead - Data Center Deployments

Divcon Controls; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Flexible PTO

Per diem and travel support

Job summary

Divcon Controls, based in Dallas, TX, seeks a Lead Field PLC Engineer to lead a team deploying and commissioning PLC systems for large-scale data centers. You will program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC logic for HVAC and central plant systems, travel 40–50% to sites, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients and vendors.

This role requires hands-on expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to quality across multiple projects, with a focus on reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a PLC Programmer/Engineer with field deployment and commissioning
• 2+ years of technical leadership or team lead experience
• Expert-level proficiency with Studio 5000 / Rockwell software in field and production environments
• Deep hands-on experience commissioning complex chiller, boiler, and central plant systems
• Advanced expertise in redundancy strategies, redundant PLC controller managers, and failover systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex PLC logic, hardware, and communication network issues
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with ability to develop technical talent
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to travel 40-50%, including extended site assignments during critical phases
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• OSHA 10 certification is required; if not current, training will be provided within first week

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of field PLC engineers
• Coordinate field activities across multiple concurrent projects
• Review commissioning plans, test procedures, and PLC programming changes
• Ensure field work meets quality standards and client specifications
• Conduct technical reviews of team members' work and provide corrective guidance
• Identify and mitigate technical risks during deployment and commissioning
• Track project progress and report status to Field Engineering Manager
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for clients during PLC commissioning activities
• Lead technical discussions with clients, contractors, and vendors to resolve integration issues
• Provide technical training and support to client operations teams during turnover
• Participate in design reviews and technical planning meetings
• Build strong client relationships through technical expertise and responsive support

Skills

PLC Programming

Rockwell Studio 5000

Field Leadership

Troubleshooting

HVAC/Building Systems

Team Mentoring

Communication Skills

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Ignition SCADA

HMI Development

EPMS/BMS Integrations

Job description

Divcon Controls, based in Dallas, TX, seeks a Lead Field PLC Engineer to lead a team deploying and commissioning PLC systems for large-scale data centers. You will program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC logic for HVAC and central plant systems, travel 40–50% to sites, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients and vendors.

This role requires hands-on expertise, strong leadership, and a commitment to quality across multiple projects, with a focus on reliability and performance.