Principal Controls Engineer
storm4Springfield (IL)
$160,000–$190,000
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storm4Springfield (IL)
SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$160,000–$190,000
About the role
💼 Lead Control Engineer // Data Center Developer🌎 Location: Denver / Phoenix / Dallas / Chicago /💰 Compensation: $160,000–$190,000 base + bonus🏢 About the Company A leading developer of hyperscale data centers, delivering scalable, efficient, and sustainable solutions for enterprise and cloud clients. The organization’s flexible engineering and rapid deployment capabilities are supported by innovative cooling technologies that set industry benchmarks for environmental responsibility and operational excellence⚡ The Opportunity We're seeking a senior controls and reliability expert to become the technical authority for BMS, EPMS, controls logic, and telemetry across a growing fleet of mission-critical facilities. This role sits at the intersection of operations, engineering, and innovation, using advanced data analysis and automation expertise to improve reliability at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead forensic analysis of BMS and EPMS data to identify root causes of critical infrastructure incidents and recurring failures
- Review and optimize controls logic and Sequences of Operation (SOO) for new capital projects and operational improvements
- Conduct fleet-wide audits of facility controls, alarms, telemetry, and automation performance
- Partner with engineering and innovation teams to validate emerging cooling technologies and control strategies
- Provide Tier-3 technical escalation support and executive-level incident reporting during critical events💡 What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience within data center's or other mission-critical environments
- Deep expertise in BMS, controls systems, PLC/DDC logic, industrial protocols, and large-scale mechanical infrastructure
- Strong understanding of chiller plant operations, automation systems, telemetry, and reliability engineering
- Data Center Experience
- Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for operational and executive stakeholders
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