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 systems on intricate data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects.

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

• Work alongside electrical design teams on network architectures and points lists for electrical systems.

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

• Create resilient OT networks utilizing Ethernet and serial networks with wireless, fiber, and copper media.

• Develop design bases for BAS, PLC, and PMS controllers, instrumentation, and software.

• Tailor controls, instrumentation, cybersecurity, and power monitoring technical specifications as needed.

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

• Ensure compliance with relevant US codes and engineering standards.

• Utilize templated models, tracking and justifying changes from client models.

• Collaborate with other disciplines to achieve cohesive designs.

• Participate in project meetings and calls during flexible hours.

• Manage schedules and adhere to budget expectations while adjusting to project deadlines.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on data center initiatives.

• Engage in occasional, scheduled travel for client meetings, milestones, onsite collaboration, or business-critical activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with over 6 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• A minimum of four years working as an Instrumentation and Control Engineer or as a controls contractor responsible for creating controls submittals.

• Experience with BAS and PLC control system platforms.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related field 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.

• Background in Operational Technology Networks is preferred.

• Familiarity with SCADA platforms and specifying technical cybersecurity requirements is preferred.

• Ability to work in the US; sponsorship is not available.

• Must be able to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

• Occasional scheduled travel may be necessary.

• Must be adaptable to flexible hours and meet project deadlines and budgets.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D benefits.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.