Controls Field Engineer

What you’ll do

As the Controls Field Engineer, you will own the BMS and controls systems that keep a data center alive — the sequences, points, and logic that make sure UPS, switchgear, and CRAH/CRAC systems actually talk to each other and respond the way they're supposed to. You'll write and review control sequences of operation, program and configure controllers, and troubleshoot points and logic in the field as systems come online. You'll work closely with the commissioning team to get systems ready for FPTs and IST, and you'll be the person who can look at a control system acting up and know whether it's a wiring issue, a programming issue, or a sequence issue — and fix it.

Where you’ll work

This is a remote role with heavy site-based requirements. During heavy controls milestones, you'll be on-site full-time at an active Giga data center construction site, with the specific location depending on current project needs, with potential relocation or extended assignment to other active sites as the portfolio grows.

Responsibilities

Write, review, and refine sequences of operation for BMS and controls systems in coordination with OPR/BOD requirements

Program, configure, and commission controllers, points, and control logic for mechanical and electrical systems

Troubleshoot controls issues in the field, distinguishing between wiring, hardware, and programming root causes

Support the commissioning team in preparing systems for FPTs and IST, and resolve controls-related issues found during testing

Review controls drawings, points lists, and P&IDs to verify installed systems match design intent

Coordinate with electrical and mechanical field engineers and superintendents to sequence controls work with installation progress

Perform point-to-point verification and loop checks ahead of system startup

Document as-built control sequences, points lists, and program changes

Support root cause investigation for controls-related non-conformances and drive corrective action

Train site staff and operations teams on control system functionality ahead of turnover

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field

4+ years of experience in BMS/controls engineering, ideally on mission-critical or industrial facilities

Working knowledge of controls programming and configuration (e.g., Niagara, Siemens, Honeywell, or similar platforms)

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, and controls points lists

Experience troubleshooting controls issues in the field, including wiring and logic-level diagnostics

Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, commissioning, and field teams

Bonus points

Experience with data center-specific BMS platforms and UPS/switchgear integration

Direct experience supporting commissioning (Cx) activities, including FPTs and IST

Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, or UL standards as they relate to controls integration

Experience writing OPR/BOD documentation