Job Description
The Senior Manager of Data Center Controls Engineering leads the design, integration, and management of controls systems such as BMS and EPMS for data center projects, overseeing technical standards, system reliability, and team development to ensure high-performance, mission-critical operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, standardization, and delivery of controls systems across data center projects.
- Oversee the integration and implementation of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and related controls infrastructure.
- Manage and develop controls engineering teams to ensure consistency, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Define and maintain controls engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors for seamless project execution from design through commissioning.
- Lead controls design reviews and ensure system integration and interoperability across disciplines.
- Develop scalable controls architectures supporting reliability, redundancy, and operational efficiency.
- Support commissioning activities including functional testing, system validation, and issue resolution.
- Oversee controls documentation, procedures, and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in engineering, construction, and operations to ensure system performance and maintainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Network Engineering or related field.
- PE license preferred.
- 8 to 12 years of experience in controls engineering, with a focus on data centers, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial commercial facilities.
- Strong expertise in Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), SCADA, and controls system integration.
- Proven experience leading projects and managing or mentoring engineering teams.
- Deep understanding of system architecture, controls logic, and integration across mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience with industry-standard controls platforms and communication protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
- Ability to review design documents, sequences of operations, and controls submittals.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range of $160,000 to $190,000
Discretionary annual bonus
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and dependents
401(k) plan with company match
Generous paid time off including 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks paid parental leave
Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit
Parking with company contributions
Flexible work arrangements including hybrid office setup
Monthly reimbursement for phone and internet data
Optional legal pet insurance plans
Device purchase support
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