Data Center Controls Engineer

Overview

Design, implement, and optimize controls systems supporting global datacenter infrastructure and high-density AI compute environments.

What you'll do

• Design multi-site controls architectures, network topologies, redundancy, and high-availability requirements.
• Develop communication frameworks using BACnet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC-UA, MQTT, and SNMP.
• Implement controls for mechanical, electrical, and building management systems.
• Develop SCADA/BMS applications and telemetry dashboards.
• Select instrumentation for liquid cooling, power distribution, and environmental monitoring.
• Integrate controls standards into construction projects and validate systems during commissioning.
• Produce P&IDs, control narratives, sequences of operation, and commissioning procedures.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in industrial automation, building automation, or datacenter controls.
• Experience with instrumentation selection, control panel design, and controls integration.
• Working knowledge of subnets, VLANs, firewall rules, and IP management.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in datacenter, critical facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience with liquid cooling systems, including CDUs and CDMs.
• Experience with Ignition, Niagara/Tridium, Wonderware, or similar BMS/SCADA platforms.
• Database integration, Python or scripting, and multi-site redundant controls deployment experience.
• PE license or Schneider, Rockwell, or Siemens certifications.

Details

• Location: San Francisco, California, United States.
• Remote-friendly with travel required.
• Staff are expected to work from an office at least 25% of the time.
• Annual salary: $320,000–$405,000 USD.