Principal Electrical Controls Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

Role Overview

• Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems.
• Proficiency in PLC/SCADA programming, HMI development, and system integration with IT networks and facility equipment.
• Ability to read and create BOMs, visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequence of operations.
• Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) for intelligent power and cooling management.
• Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability, safety, and responsiveness.
• Experience with critical infrastructure systems: UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, fire suppression systems.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions.
• Drive the development of system-level simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies before deployment.
• Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools.
• Establish design patterns and best practices for modular and reusable control logic across projects.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to continuously improve system performance and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to align control system designs with business requirements, timelines, and operational constraints.
• Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency across engineering disciplines.
• Support commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
• 8+ years of experience in control system design and implementation
• Deep expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
• Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization
• Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic
• Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)
• Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
• Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• employee stock purchase plan