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# Senior Automation Specialist - Data Center Controls & Integration

- **Company:** Vantage Consulting
- **Location:** Frederick, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Automation of Marketing, Modbus, Systems Integration, Bacnet
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d75e7002c1659cb9

## About the Role

Are you an experienced BMS, EPMS or Controls Engineer looking for greater technical ownership, exciting projects and long-term career progression?, * Strong background in BMS, BAS, EPMS, controls engineering or industrial automation.

 * Hands-on experience with controls integration, startup and commissioning.
 * Previous experience on new-build data center construction projects.
 * Knowledge of Niagara N4, Ignition SCADA, PLCs or similar platforms.
 * Experience with BACnet, Modbus, DDC controllers and field devices.
 * Ability to interpret technical drawings and troubleshoot complex controls systems.
 * Willingness to travel approximately 50% across the US.

Relevant backgrounds include Controls Engineers, BMS/EPMS Engineers, SCADA Engineers, Automation Engineers and Controls Commissioning Engineers.

## Description

* Support BMS/EPMS engineering, integration and commissioning on new-build data centers.
 * Review controls drawings, technical specifications and sequences of operation.
 * Configure and integrate controllers, field devices and equipment into automation platforms.
 * Support Niagara N4, Ignition SCADA, PLC and DDC-based systems.
 * Perform and oversee point-to-point testing, I/O verification and functional checkout.
 * Troubleshoot BACnet, Modbus and industrial communication networks.
 * Support integration of UPS systems, switchgear, generators, power meters and mechanical equipment.
 * Coordinate with contractors, commissioning teams and project engineers.
 * Provide technical guidance to junior automation specialists., You'll have the opportunity to take technical ownership of major data center automation projects, work with modern controls technologies and contribute to the growth of an expanding engineering team.

The position offers a combination of hands-on controls engineering, systems integration, commissioning and technical leadership, with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Interested?

If you're experienced in data center controls, BMS/EPMS integration or automation commissioning and interested in a role offering greater responsibility and flexibility, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.