Senior Manager, Data Center Controls

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

📋 Description

• Define, own, and continuously enhance EPMS and BMS controls engineering standards across data center projects.

• Establish criteria for controls architecture related to monitoring, metering, SCADA, mechanical plant control, VFDs, environmental monitoring, and fire/life safety interfaces.

• Define standards for OT network architecture, including segmentation, redundancy, cybersecurity hardening, and integration with IT.

• Enhance automation in data centers, along with remote monitoring and alarm management.

• Evaluate and standardize controls platforms, PLCs, RTUs, sensors, and software.

• Provide leadership in controls engineering and conduct technical reviews from feasibility and schematic design to construction and commissioning.

• Review and authorize EPMS/BMS design packages from engineers of record and systems integrators.

• Oversee points lists, sequences of operation, network architecture diagrams, and alarm matrices.

• Lead controls value engineering efforts and assist with RFPs, bid evaluations, and vendor selection.

• Supervise construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, points-to-device verification, startup, and energization coordination.

• Build, mentor, and lead an internal controls engineering team.

• Manage relationships with systems integrators, vendors, cybersecurity consultants, and utility contacts.

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, commissioning, and IT/OT security teams.

• Present controls strategy, architectural decisions, and cybersecurity posture to executives, customers, and investors.

• Develop roadmaps for AI/HPC-ready controls, DCIM integration, digital twin, analytics, grid resiliency, demand response, and sustainability.

• Monitor changes in controls protocols and cybersecurity requirements and update company standards accordingly.

• Participate in industry organizations and contribute to thought leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in controls or instrumentation engineering, specifically in mission-critical or data center facilities.

• Proven experience leading EPMS/BMS design on hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects.

• Experience serving as a technical owner or discipline lead on large capital projects.

• Background in managing or mentoring engineering staff and external systems integrators.

• In-depth knowledge of EPMS architecture, including power monitoring, metering, protective relay integration, and historian/trending platforms.

• Comprehensive understanding of BMS architecture, including DDC controls, sequences of operation, and alarm management.

• Proficient in BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA, SNMP, and IEC 61850.

• Experience integrating EPMS/BMS with SCADA, DCIM, and building automation front-ends.

• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity, network segmentation, and NIST/IEC 62443 frameworks.

• Experience with functional performance testing and commissioning of controls systems (L0–L5).

• Ability to convey complex controls engineering concepts to executives and investors effectively.

• Skill in managing multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience in authoring design standards and technical specifications.

• Collaborative experience in fast-paced development environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls/Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.

• Professional certifications such as CAP, Tridium Niagara certification, CDCDP, or PMP are significant assets.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• End-of-year cash bonus.

• Equity opportunities and yearly equity grants.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.

• Employee referral program.

• Occasional travel to other Keel sites or vendor/partner locations as required.