About the role

The Data Center Controls Engineeris responsible forleading thecontrolsengineering efforts for our large-scale, hyperscaler projects that include new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, and upgrades. This role places a strong emphasis on drafting andmaintainingcomprehensive design standards, particularly forBAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM system. The Controls Engineer will collaborate across departments-Construction, Procurement, Operations- and with external partners to ensure seamless project delivery and high-quality engineering outcomes.

What you'll do

Draft, review, andmaintaincontrols design standards for BAS, BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with best practices across all projects.

Oversee the development and updating of specifications, RFPs, and sequences of operation for control systems, ensuring they areoptimizedfor long-term sustainability and efficiency.

Lead the drafting and maintenance of Tridium Niagara 4 standards across all control system projects, ensuring system consistency and compatibility.

Validate consultant and contractor deliverables, including schematics, P&IDs;, network topologies, and submittals, ensuring theycomply withestablished design standards.

Collaborate withITteam to ensure secure network connectivity for control systems, including proper segmentation, remote access controls, and vulnerability mitigation.

Work closely with Construction and Procurement teams toprocure, install, and commission control systems, ensuring compliance with design standards; support Level 4/5 commissioning and MOP reviews

Partner with Operations, Construction, and Procurement to ensure that designs meet cost, performance, and sustainabilityobjectiveswhile adhering to established standards.

Review PUE,



load sizing, ROI/payback, CFD, and energy modeling data to inform system design, and contribute to value engineering efforts by proposing cost-effective, sustainable solutions.

Research and incorporate emerging technologies into the design standards, focusing on advancements that improve system performance and sustainability.

Represent the controlsengineering function in design meetings with customers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring that PDC's design standards are upheld in all phases of the project.

Lead and coordinate integration with customer DCIM platforms, ensuring all monitoring, controls, and reporting functions meet project requirements and operational standards.

Support in office controls commissioning activities to ensure systemsoperatein accordance withdesign intent and project requirements.

Provide ongoing support to troubleshoot and resolve controlsystem issues, ensuringtimelyresponses to any system failures or emergencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college preferred, or equivalent work/military experience.

3+ years of experience inbuildingdesign and construction, with a focus oncontrolssystems engineering,mission-critical and/or data centerpreferred.

Experience with Tridium Niagara 4, including system design, programming, and integration of BMS/EPMS systems.





Proficient in drafting andmaintainingengineering standards forcontrolssystems, ensuring their integration into project workflows.

Strong understanding of critical cooling infrastructure within a data center, and how power sources impact cooling redundancy.

Expertisewith tools such as Bluebeam, Procore,CxAlloy, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Understanding ofapplicable construction codes, particularly the International Building Code (IBC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC).

Knowledge of data center industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE TC9.9, BICSI Data Center Standards).

Excellent interdepartmental collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate between departments and external stakeholders to ensure projects adhere to standards and timelines.

Benefits

Competitive salary rangeof $130-180k with a quarterly-paid project bonus along with an annualized performance bonus program

401k up to a 4% employer match with 100% contributions being fully vested upon enrollment

100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability

Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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