Controls Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design and delivery of facility and building management system (FMS/BMS) solutions for large-scale critical infrastructure and data center environments. This is not a PLC programming role. Instead, the engineer will focus on overall controls system architecture, networking protocols, and integration design, ensuring Vertiv's power and thermal infrastructure solutions—including UPS systems, generators, chillers, and cooling equipment—are properly connected, monitored, and controlled within the broader facility ecosystem.

The ideal candidate understands how electrical and mechanical systems integrate with modern controls and networking protocols and can translate customer requirements into scalable FMS/BMS designs.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Act as the Controls Engineer throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre-sales support through commissioning and project closeout.

• Design and develop FMS/BMS system architectures that align with customer requirements and Vertiv standards.

• Create controls strategies that integrate power, cooling, and monitoring systems into a unified facility management platform.

• Develop system-level controls models and determine how equipment communicates across the broader facility network.

• Review customer specifications and translate requirements into functional controls designs.

• Partner with third-party controls integrators and suppliers to develop detailed controls schemes and system solutions.

• Review and provide feedback on schematic drawings, design packages, and construction documentation produced by external partners.

• Generate bills of material and support modifications to standard controls assemblies when required.

• Collaborate with Vertiv business units, contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure successful project execution.

• Support quality control efforts during controls integration and implementation.

• Review and approve FMS/BMS submittals and technical documentation.

• Provide technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning phases.

• Work directly with commissioning teams to validate system functionality, performance, and operational readiness.

• Travel to customer sites to perform system reviews, troubleshooting, audits, startup support, and design validation.

• Research and recommend new controls technologies, networking solutions, and innovative approaches to improve reliability, maintainability, and overall project value.

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for controls networking, system integration, and facility-level controls strategy.

Salary: 135-150k

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline, or equivalent controls engineering experience.

• 4+ years of Controls Engineering experience within data centers, critical facilities, industrial infrastructure, building automation, or facility management systems.

• Strong understanding of FMS/BMS system design concepts, architecture, installation, and integration.

• Experience designing controls system models and overall control strategies for large-scale facilities.

• Deep understanding of networking and communications protocols including:

o Modbus

o SNMP

o TCP/IP

o RS-485

o Ethernet communications

• Ability to read, interpret, and provide technical feedback on electrical schematics, controls drawings, and construction documents.

• Experience reviewing construction drawings, equipment specifications, and customer requirements.

• Knowledge of power and cooling infrastructure systems such as:

o UPS systems

o Generators

o Chillers

o Cooling systems • Experience supporting data center projects or critical infrastructure facilities.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.

• Experience with commissioning, startup activities, and field validation of controls systems.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes governing building automation and controls systems.

• Experience collaborating with architects, MEP firms, commissioning agents, and general contractors.

• Project management experience supporting multiple concurrent projects.

• Familiarity with modular data center construction and prefabricated infrastructure solutions.

• Experience performing site audits and controls system assessments.