Controls Design Engineer
Remote · California, United States or Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Design EPMS and BMS control systems for hyperscale data centers using Switch standards; review design documents at milestones and drive resolution of comments; own Division 25 documentation and coordinate updates with design consultants; develop sequences of operation with mechanical and electrical teams; support large-scale chiller plant sequencing and controls design improvements; identify missing controls components and propose practical design solutions; coordinate with consultants, vendors, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders on controls-related decisions; lead or participate in recurring SME meetings; provide technical guidance during equipment selection and system integration; maintain controls design standards, specifications, and Basis of Design documentation; evaluate new controls technologies, architectures, and programming approaches; support site assessments and continuous improvement efforts related to cost, quality, schedule, and design consistency.
Required Qualifications
- Experience designing building automation, EPMS, BMS, or mission-critical controls systems
- Knowledge of HVAC controls, mechanical systems, and controls design practices
- Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power monitoring systems, and related monitoring devices
- Experience developing or reviewing sequences of operation
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls network diagrams
- Experience coordinating with design consultants and reviewing design deliverables
- Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, electronics, software engineering, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, electronics, software engineering, or a related field
- Experience designing building automation, EPMS, BMS, or mission-critical controls systems
- Knowledge of HVAC controls, mechanical systems, and controls design practices
- Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power monitoring systems, and related monitoring devices
- Experience developing or reviewing sequences of operation
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls network diagrams
- Experience coordinating with design consultants and reviewing design deliverables
- Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with hyperscale data centers or other mission-critical facilities (preferred)
- Experience with large-scale chiller plant sequencing and programming (preferred)
- Experience using Bluebeam, Revit, Excel, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, and Procore (preferred)
- Ability to travel up to 25% for site visits and stakeholder meetings (preferred)
- Remote opportunities and flexibility in work arrangements (mentioned)
Additional Requirements
- Remote applicants must reside in one of the listed states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA
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