Principal Controls Engineer- Data Center Design and Innovation

Oracle

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TL;DR · Principal Controls Engineer- Data Center Design and Innovation

As a Principal Controls Engineer at OCI, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical/Mechanical Plant Management Systems (EMPS) for hyperscale and GW-scale data center platforms. Your responsibilities include defining technical architectures, developing long-term roadmaps, establishing global engineering standards, and driving innovation in software-driven infrastructure management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a unified controls ecosystem that ensures reliability, scalability, and efficiency. Ideal candidates have deep expertise in BMS, EMPS, SCADA, PLC systems, and experience designing controls architectures for large-scale deployments. Proficiency in mechanical and electrical plant operations, thermal systems, power infrastructure, and AI-driven analytics is essential, along with strong vendor evaluation skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to influence OCI’s next-generation cloud and AI infrastructure while remaining deeply involved in architecture, engineering, and innovation as a senior individual contributor.

What you'll do

  • Define and evolve technical architecture for BMS and EMPS controls systems.
  • Develop long-term roadmaps for controls and automation in hyperscale infrastructure.
  • Establish global engineering standards and integration protocols for mission-critical operations.
  • Lead development of next-generation controls platforms and operational analytics capabilities.
  • Evaluate and qualify controls vendors, hardware platforms, and software technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Deep expertise in BMS, EMPS, SCADA, PLC, or mission-critical controls systems.
  • Proven experience designing controls architectures for large-scale infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical plant operations and reliability.
  • Experience developing controls software strategies and automation platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional technical initiatives.
  • Strong vendor evaluation skills across controls hardware and software ecosystems.
  • Excellent technical communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.

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