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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Controls Design Engineer - **Company:** Switch, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Autodesk Revit, Software Documentation, Data Centers, Document Management Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Project Management Software, Microsoft Office, Network Diagrams, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Smartsheet, Computer Network Operations, Bluebeam, Control Structures, Netscape - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-controls-design-engineer--64acdc15-070f-4ab4-9c85-a43259813bcd ## About the Role * You apply deep technical expertise to complex controls and automation challenges * You influence design decisions through collaboration and technical leadership * You communicate clearly with engineers, consultants, vendors, and stakeholders * You maintain high standards for quality, consistency, and operational reliability * You identify opportunities to improve systems and processes at scale * You mentor others and contribute to the development of engineering capabilities * You balance technical detail with practical execution and delivery needs, * 8+ years of experience in controls design, BAS/BMS, EPMS, or mission-critical controls environments * Advanced knowledge of EPMS and BMS platforms * Experience with HVAC controls, mechanical systems, and mission-critical infrastructure * Experience developing and reviewing sequences of operation for complex facilities * Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power monitoring systems, and controls integration * Experience managing external design consultants and multidisciplinary project teams * Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and controls network diagrams * Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Preferred: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field * Equivalent experience and industry certifications will be considered * Experience with Bluebeam, Revit, Excel, Smartsheet, Procore, and Microsoft Office applications * Experience with hyperscale data center environments and large-scale chiller plant controls * Experience supporting design standards and enterprise-level controls strategies, * A Culture of Karma - We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment, Automation, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Design, Documentation Standards, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Distribution, Electronic Engineering, Emerging Technology, Equipment Selection, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Netscape IFC (Internet Foundation Classes), Network Operations Center, Operational Audit, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Site Evaluation, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), Systems Scalability, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design ## Description As a Senior Controls Design Engineer, you will lead the design, review, and standardization of EPMS and BMS control systems across hyperscale data center projects. This role exists to ensure controls architectures, sequences of operation, and monitoring systems are scalable, reliable, and aligned with Switch standards. You will serve as a technical leader across design engineering efforts, partnering with consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders to improve system performance, consistency, and operational readiness. What You'll Do * Lead EPMS and BMS controls design across multiple hyperscale data center projects * Review controls designs and documentation throughout project milestones, including 30%, 60%, 90%, IFP, and IFC stages * Resolve design issues and drive closure of review comments * Develop and maintain Division 25 documentation and controls standards * Lead development and standardization of sequences of operation for mechanical and electrical systems * Support design and optimization of large-scale chiller plant controls and sequencing strategies * Coordinate with design consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and internal engineering teams * Support equipment selection, system integration, and technical issue resolution * Host technical reviews and subject matter expert meetings * Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across projects * Develop and maintain controls standards, specifications, and Basis of Design documentation * Evaluate emerging controls technologies, architectures, and programming approaches * Conduct site assessments and support continuous improvement initiatives across projects * Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, schedule, and operational consistency ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – Guten TAG, Web Standards, AI and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1772-wearedevelopers-live-guten-tag-web-standards-ai-and-more) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)