Control System Designer, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Create 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 electrical-system points lists.

• Coordinate with ICT teams on structured Ethernet cabling interfaces.

• Design robust OT networks utilizing Ethernet and serial networks with wireless, fiber, and copper mediums.

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

• Tailor controls, instrumentation, cybersecurity, and power-monitoring specifications.

• 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 and track as well as justify modifications from client models.

• Coordinate across various disciplines to achieve cohesive designs.

• Participate in project meetings and calls with flexible hours.

• Oversee schedules and ensure adherence to budget expectations.

• Collaborate with global teams on high-profile data center initiatives.

• Engage in client-facing project activities and occasional travel as scheduled.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree combined with 6+ years of relevant experience or a proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

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

• Proficient with BAS and PLC control system platforms.

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

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in technology, electrical, mechanical, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience with colocation and hyperscale data center projects.

• Knowledge of US codes and standards.

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

• Skilled in Operational Technology networks.

• Experience with SCADA platforms.

• Ability to specify technical cybersecurity requirements.

• Familiarity with BAS, EPMS, and PLC protocols including Modbus, BACnet, and EtherNet/IP.

• Capability to work with templated models and effectively track and justify changes.

• Flexibility to work varied hours for project meetings and calls.

• Strong skills in managing schedules, meeting budgets, multitasking, and adapting to deadlines.

• No relocation assistance is available.

• Sponsorship is not offered; candidates must have eligibility to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Paid time off and leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development initiatives.

• Development of technical expertise and leadership skills.

• Remote work options available.

• Opportunities for global collaboration.

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