Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Senior Electrical Controls Engineer based onsite in Austin, TX, leads design and optimization of Building Management Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems for Fleet Data Centers hyperscale campuses, providing technical leadership across controls infrastructure from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement building management systems, electrical power monitoring systems, SCADA, and PLC driven controls for large scale data center projects.
• Develop controls software, sequences of operation, system architectures, graphical interfaces, testing procedures, and commissioning documentation.
• Produce controls drawings, panel designs, instrumentation specifications, bills of materials, wiring diagrams, and integration documentation.
• Support installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and ongoing optimization of controls systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and commissioning agents to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of controls engineering experience, including 3+ years supporting data centers, mission critical, industrial, or complex infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming platforms such as Rockwell and Siemens.
• Proficiency with EPLAN, AutoCAD, industrial controls systems, and controls integration methodologies.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Technologies

• BMS, EPMS, SCADA
• Rockwell PLC, Siemens PLC
• EPLAN, AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP

Benefits

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program
• Standard paid holidays
• Unlimited paid time off

Employer information

• Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

Key competencies

• Advanced expertise in BMS, EPMS, PLC programming, SCADA systems, and mission-critical controls infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and system optimization capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across engineering, operations, construction, and vendor teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Technical leadership mindset with strong attention to detail, continuous improvement focus, and mentoring capabilities.

Salary

• Base salary range: USD 150,000 to 200,000 per year
• Discretionary bonus included

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation data center environments
• Experience with AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, Meta, or similar mission-critical facilities
• Familiarity with Revit, ETAP, and related engineering software
• Experience with chilled water systems, liquid cooling technologies, and mission-critical operations