Controls Engineer | Data Centers & Mission-Critical Systems

ABOUT THE ROLE

Controls Engineer | Data Centers & Mission-Critical Systems

This role sits at the core of how Mission-Critical buildings operate. A US-based Data Center owner/operator is expanding its engineering capability and is looking for a Controls Engineer who can take genuine ownership of the systems that keep facilities stable, efficient, and resilient. If you want visibility, influence, and technical depth - this is the right type of environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for how the building behaves: the logic that drives the PLCs, how the BMS and EPMS communicate, and how systems respond under load.

This is a hands-on engineering position with direct interaction with senior leaders, commissioning partners, and operations teams. You won’t be buried in layers - you’ll be close to decisions and able to influence controls strategy across multiple sites.

Why This Team Is Attractive

• Close access to senior engineering leadership - short feedback loops, fast decisions, real visibility.
• A growing operator, meaning the systems you design will shape future facilities and standards.
• Controls holds significant weight internally; the business relies on in-house control expertise, not just vendor logic.
• High technical autonomy - you’ll engineer, troubleshoot, optimize, and refine controls based on real operational performance.
• You’ll have a voice in how controls architecture evolves across upcoming builds and expansions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and refine control system architectures for mechanical and electrical infrastructure
• Program, test, and commission BMS, EPMS, and PLC-based systems
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and fine-tune system performance post-installation
• Develop and maintain sequence narratives, point lists, and controls documentation
• Work cross-functionally with MEP, IT, commissioning, and operations teams
• Contribute to standardization efforts for new builds and future site development

What You Bring

• Experience in controls engineering for Data Centers, industrial automation, power systems, or other mission-critical facilities
• Strong technical knowledge of BMS, EPMS, PLCs, integration logic, and commissioning practices
• Ability to interpret MEP drawings and translate design intent into reliable control strategies
• Comfortable collaborating with senior engineers, field personnel, and facility operations
• Eligible to work in the US with flexibility for site visits as needed

The Opportunity

This is a chance to work where your control logic directly affects uptime, efficiency, and operational trust.

You’ll have room to grow, high visibility from day one, and the opportunity to influence how a fast-growing operator builds and scales its next generation of mission-critical facilities.

Location

New York, NY (Hybrid)

Full-time, competitive compensation and benefits