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# Data Center Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Tony Barhoum
- **Location:** Southern California, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Monitoring of Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Modbus, Performance Tuning, Tridium Niagara Building Automation Framework, Bacnet, Process Control Systems
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/28bb765c-5828-4f4d-b1c9-b04d8cd0e56f

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

 - 2-7+ years of experience in controls, BAS/BMS, or mission-critical facilities (data center experience a plus)
 - Working knowledge of HVAC systems, power systems, and automation controls
 - Experience with one or more:
BACnet, Modbus, or similar protocols
BMS platforms (e.g., Tridium Niagara, Siemens, Schneider, Johnson Controls)
SCADA or industrial controls environments

PREFERRED, NOT REQUIRED

 - Experience with data center infrastructure (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, UPS, generators, switchgear)
 - Certifications such as:
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Niagara Certification (Tridium)
PE (Professional Engineer) or EIT
Certified Automation Professional (CAP)

 - Familiarity with commissioning or retro-commissioning processes

## Description

Data Center Controls Engineer - Southern California (Remote/Travel), We are seeking a Data Center Controls Engineer to support mission-critical facilities projects across a national portfolio. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems for data center infrastructure, including mechanical and electrical systems. The position is primarily remote with periodic travel to client sites for commissioning, assessments, and stakeholder coordination. Our firm delivers engineering consulting services across energy, infrastructure, and building systems, with a strong emphasis on controls, automation, and performance optimization. - Compensation - $110-$180K+ Depending years of Experience, Certifications, etc., Design, review, and optimize Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for data centers

 - Develop and validate sequence of operations (SOO) for HVAC and critical power systems
 - Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of controls systems
 - Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and construction teams on new builds and retrofits
 - Analyze system performance and recommend improvements for efficiency, reliability, and uptime
 - Provide technical support and interface with clients, vendors, and integrators.
 - Data center controls roles commonly involve BMS/EPMS oversight, troubleshooting, and coordination across HVAC and power systems.


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