Control System Designer, Data Centers

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Design automation and SCADA systems for mechanical and electrical infrastructures in complex data center and mission-critical projects.

• Collaborate with mechanical design teams on control sequences, diagrams, and points lists.

• Work alongside electrical design teams to develop network architectures and points lists.

• Coordinate with ICT design teams for structured Ethernet cabling interfaces.

• Create resilient OT networks utilizing Ethernet and serial connections across wireless, fiber, and copper mediums.

• Develop the foundation of design for BAS, PLC, and PMS controllers, including instrumentation and software.

• Customize controls, instrumentation, cybersecurity, and power monitoring technical specifications.

• Implement BAS, EPMS, and PLC protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, and EtherNet/IP.

• Ensure adherence to relevant US codes and engineering standards.

• Utilize templated models while tracking and justifying modifications from client models.

• Collaborate with various disciplines to achieve cohesive designs.

• Attend project meetings and calls, demonstrating flexibility in working hours.

• Schedule tasks effectively to meet budgetary expectations while adapting to project timelines.

• Engage in a hands-on, client-facing role on global data center projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Four years of professional experience as an Instrumentation and Control Engineer or a controls contractor responsible for creating controls submittals.

• Proficiency with BAS and PLC control system platforms.

• Familiarity with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (PMS/EPMS).

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent is preferred.

• Proven experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects is preferred.

• Knowledge of US codes and standards is preferred.

• Experience in data center or other mission-critical environments is preferred.

• Familiarity with Operational Technology Networks is preferred.

• Experience with SCADA platforms and the specification of technical cybersecurity requirements is preferred.

• Ability to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

• Occasional travel may be necessary.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office is required as a condition of employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Life insurance.

• AD&D benefits.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits.

• Perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Training and development programs.

• Remote work schedule.