Senior Automation Systems Engineer, Delivery, NA

Vantage Data Centers

Port, WA

Full Time

Posted September 30, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Climate Technology

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Job Description

The Automation Systems Group is responsible for the design, construction and support of cutting-edge data center automation and control infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typically 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls integration, mission-critical facilities, or data center environments.
Advanced experience with SCADA, BMS, and industrial PLC platforms, including development and support of control systems; experience with Ignition and Rockwell Automation platforms is strongly preferred.
Experience developing control logic, graphics, data models, alarms, integrations, and operator interfaces from design through commissioning and operational handoff.
Experience commissioning and supporting automation systems through Integrated Systems Testing (IST), turnover, and operations, ensuring systems are tested, documented, supportable, and aligned with established standards.
Knowledge of industrial networking, Windows and server environments, SQL databases, cybersecurity controls, version control, change management, and software release processes in mission-critical environments.
Experience identifying and resolving integration issues, reducing delivery defects, and supporting high-quality execution across multiple projects and stakeholders.
Familiarity with data center automation technologies and protocols, including EPMS, MQTT, OPC UA, BACnet, Modbus, Git, and automated testing methodologies preferred.
Demonstrated ability to develop reusable engineering assets, templates, standards, and best practices that improve consistency, scalability, and delivery speed across projects.
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, commissioning, operations, and vendor teams to deliver reliable automation solutions from design through production.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout North America up to approximately 25%, with travel varying based on project, commissioning, and operational requirements.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.