Controls Engineer-Data Center

Controls Engineer – Data Center BW Design Group Join to apply for the Controls Engineer-Data Center role at BW Design Group. We are looking for a seasoned professional to join one of our 45 offices in the U.S. and support our growing Data Center Automation team. Overview You will be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, working directly with clients to create innovative, mission‑critical data center solutions. You'll be welcomed into a rapidly growing business, empowered to make an impact, and supported by leaders committed to your professional growth. Design Group is widely known as an industry leader across the System Integrator Giants rankings, a Rockwell Platinum Integrator, and an Ignition Enterprise Premier Integrator. You’ll learn from experts and may participate in initiatives like the Ignition Build‑A‑Thon. What You’ll Do Engineer, design, and program Data Center Building Automation Systems (BAS, BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), with platforms such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens or Schneider, and standards like BACnet and Modbus. Execute the full lifecycle of complex BAS and EPMS projects—from requirements gathering and system architecture through implementation, commissioning, and client turnover. Use industry knowledge and trends to guide teams on BAS and EPMS designs and standards for a diverse set of clients and projects. Contribute to the development of enterprise‑wide standards and best practices for building automation and power monitoring, focusing on scalability, cybersecurity, redundancy, and operational efficiency in data center applications. Serve as a partner to clients, translating technical needs into engineered solutions, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and building long‑term relationships through consistent delivery of high‑value results. Champion innovation in BAS/EPMS technologies, continuously evaluating emerging tools, protocols, and strategies to improve system resilience, energy efficiency, and fault diagnostics. What You’ll Bring Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience in building automation, electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), and integrated controls within mission‑critical environments—especially data centers. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Control Systems Engineering or similar. Expertise in BAS and EPMS platforms and PLC, such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Inductive Automation Ignition, Siemens or Schneider, and industry standards like BACnet and Modbus. Experience with field instrumentation, industrial networking, system integration, panel design and SCADA architectures used for environmental and electrical system monitoring. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with both technical teams and executive‑level clients, translating technical requirements into strategic solutions. Analytical mindset with advanced troubleshooting abilities, capable of resolving complex operational challenges and delivering innovative, reliable, and secure solutions. Flexibility and willingness to travel for project execution, FAT/SFAT, and commissioning activities. Knowledge of datacenter/mission critical commissioning requirements L1‑L5. Experience with datacenter and mission critical greenfield construction. Interest in emerging control system technology and willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment. Proficient in revision/version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) to manage automation code, drawings, and configuration files. Project management experience is a plus. SCADA design and network engineering experience is a plus. Our Culture We foster an environment of mutual respect, integrity, and unconditional interest in the individual and collective success of our professionals. Our entrepreneurial mindset offers a rewarding, challenging, and highly flexible career path. As a Data Center Automation Engineer, you will build a meaningful and fulfilling career with support through development resources, mentorship, and career path tools. Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Data Center Automation Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant. The approximate pay range for this position is $100k‑$150k. This is a good‑faith estimate at the time of posting; final compensation may vary based on factors including background, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BW Design Group by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr