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Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer - Data Center

United States · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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As an Instrumentation and Controls Project Engineer you will be joining a growing team of other Electrical and Control System Engineers, Control System Integration Engineers, and Technicians. This position will be designing instrumentation and control systems for Data Centers. Projects range from high level conceptual designs, detailed site designs and retrofits, factory witness testing of equipment, and construction administration and verification. This role will communicate and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, teams, subconsultants, clients, vendors, and contractors to learn, implement, and verify Data Center Building Management Systems are designed and constructed properly. You will be responsible for managing your tasks including the Building Management System (BMS) design, specifications, and drawings. This position may require occasional travel to project sites for meetings, information collection, and construction administration.

Job Responsibility

  • Designing instrumentation and control systems for Data Centers
  • Projects range from high level conceptual designs, detailed site designs and retrofits, factory witness testing of equipment, and construction administration and verification
  • Communicate and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, teams, subconsultants, clients, vendors, and contractors
  • Responsible for managing your tasks including the Building Management System (BMS) design, specifications, and drawings
  • Selection and specification of process instrumentation
  • Selection and specification of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) equipment
  • Selection and specification of networking components and media including copper, fiber, and wireless hardware
  • Development of control system (BMS) sequences of operations
  • Submittal review and field inspections
  • Task Management

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team
  • 6+ years of experience
  • Attention to and passion for detail
  • Professional engineering license preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred

What we offer

  • Competitive 401(k) match
  • Tailored development paths
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
  • Traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.)
  • Opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance

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