Principal Electrical Controls Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the development, optimization, and deployment of sophisticated control systems within essential infrastructure products and automation platforms.

• Create and design wiring harness systems, which encompass schematics, harness architecture, panel layout, specifications, component selection, and the transition to manufacturing.

• Define and manage the control system architecture across PLC, BMS, EPMS, and ATS platforms.

• Generate control system specifications, functional design documentation, and subsystem interface definitions.

• Develop PLC/SCADA programming, HMI systems, and integrations with IT networks and facility equipment.

• Produce BOMs, visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequences of operations.

• Establish control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols for intelligent power and cooling management.

• Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning processes.

• Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) initiatives.

• Create system-level simulations and digital twins to affirm control strategies.

• Design integrations with SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring platforms.

• Set design patterns and best practices for modular, reusable control logic.

• Direct root-cause analyses and the resolution of intricate control system issues during commissioning and operational phases.

• Assess emerging technologies and trends in automation.

• Develop and sustain system architecture, control logic, and operational documentation.

• Collaborate with teams in electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering.

• Align control system designs with business needs, timelines, and operational constraints.

• Conduct design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions.

• Assist commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the design and implementation of control systems.

• Profound knowledge in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric).

• Experience in Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization.

• Knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics.

• Expertise in Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic.

• Strong command of control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink).

• Familiarity with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP).

• Awareness of NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards pertinent to control systems and safety.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Capacity to operate independently with minimal supervision as part of a global team.

• Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.

• Competent in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides.

• Strong presentation skills and ability to address inquiries from management, clients, and the public.

• Capability to influence others, share best practices, and mentor junior engineers.

• Skillful in assessing projects, identifying risks, and developing project milestones.

• Familiarity with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM).

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments.

• Understanding of low- and medium-voltage systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based short-term incentive.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your initial year of employment.

• Four weeks of paid parental leave.

• Eleven company-paid holidays in 2027 (nine fixed holidays and two optional floating holidays), subject to annual adjustments.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.