Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
Mercer Island, WA - USA
Job Summary
Position Overview
The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the design development implementation and optimization of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) supporting Fleet Data Centers hyperscale campuses. This role provides technical leadership across mechanical and electrical controls infrastructure including central utility plants generators fuel systems chilled water systems CDUs and power monitoring systems.
The successful candidate will support projects from concept through commissioning and operations developing scalable controls architectures PLC programming system integration strategies and operational standards that ensure reliable efficient and sustainable data center operations. Working closely with engineering construction commissioning vendors and operations teams this individual will help establish Fleets controls standards and drive continuous improvement across its growing portfolio of mission-critical facilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement BMS EPMS SCADA and PLC-based controls solutions for large-scale data center projects.
- Develop controls software sequences of operation system architectures graphical interfaces testing procedures and commissioning documentation.
- Create controls drawings panel designs instrumentation specifications BOMs wiring diagrams and integration documentation.
- Support installation startup commissioning troubleshooting root-cause analysis and optimization of controls systems.
- Partner with internal teams contractors vendors and commissioning agents to deliver projects safely on schedule and within budget.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors 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.
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.
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.
Expected Salary Range: $150000 - $200000 Base Salary Discretionary Bonus
Fleet Data Centers Employment
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.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organizations ongoing needs.
Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions please contact us at.
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About Company
Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers with flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with t ... View more