Principal Electrical Controls Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the development, enhancement, and execution of sophisticated control systems for essential infrastructure products and automation platforms.

• Create and design wiring harness systems, covering schematics, harness architecture, panel layouts, specifications, component selection, and the transition of designs to manufacturing.

• Direct the implementation of testing processes and ensure the alignment of equipment.

• Define and take ownership of control system architecture across PLC, BMS, EPMS, and ATS platforms.

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

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

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

• Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols for smart power and cooling management.

• Validate systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning.

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

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

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

• Establish reusable control-logic design patterns and best practices.

• Direct root-cause analysis and the resolution of complex control system challenges.

• Assess emerging automation technologies and trends.

• Develop and maintain architecture, control logic, and operational documentation.

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

• Ensure designs align with business needs, timelines, and operational limitations.

• Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning meetings.

• Provide support to commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and/or internationally.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Over 8 years of experience in control system design and implementation.

• Extensive expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric).

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

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

• Knowledge of Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic.

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

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

• Knowledge of NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision as part of a global team.

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

• Proficient in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation.

• Effective in presenting information and addressing inquiries from management, clients, and the public.

• Capable of influencing others, sharing best practices, and mentoring junior engineers.

• Able to evaluate projects, articulate risks, and establish project milestones.

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

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of low- and medium-voltage systems.

• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center settings.

• Familiarity with EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps is a plus.

• A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred.

• An active Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

• Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, manufacturing, or energy systems is preferred.

• Experience with digital twin modeling and predictive maintenance strategies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentive based on performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Paid time off accrued at a rate of 3.07 hours during the first 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 changes.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase program.