Principal BMS, PMS Controls Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Establish Volta's global controls architecture for Building Management Systems (BMS) and Power Management Systems (PMS), encompassing system boundaries, network design, redundancy, and integration with facility monitoring and computing.

• Manage the controls standards library, which includes sequences of operation, points schedules, alarm philosophy, naming conventions, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) / Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) requirements.

• Specify controls requirements for high-density AI workloads, incorporating liquid cooling, CDU integration, and power-to-compute interfaces.

• Make conclusive technical decisions regarding controls design deviations, vendor proposals, and integration conflicts across all locations.

• Influence vendor and framework strategy in collaboration with Procurement.

• Establish controls security requirements with Systems Security, covering segmentation, access, and secure remote support.

• Utilize operational data and incidents to refine standards and the reference design.

• Mentor and enhance the capabilities of controls engineers and specialists within Volta and its partners.

• Report directly to the Senior Director of Global End-to-End DSX Execution.

• Standards are applicable across Europe and North America.

⛳️ Requirements

• Recognized as a senior authority in BMS/PMS or mission-critical controls, typically with over 12 years of experience.

• Data center experience is essential.

• Proven history of establishing controls architecture and standards across multiple sites, not limited to a single project.

• Extensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical control sequences, supervisory platforms, BACnet, and Modbus.

• Experience in making and justifying high-stakes technical decisions with vendors, designers, and executives.

• Familiarity with defining FAT/SAT and integrated systems testing protocols for controls.

• Capability to influence across various functions and regions without direct authority.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity in Volta, providing you with the chance to participate in the company's long-term success.

• Contributions to retirement/pension plans.

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits.

• Generous vacation days each year.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.

• Global benefits vary by country due to local regulations.