Senior Principal Controls Engineer, Data Center Design and Innovation

What you'll do

• Define and evolve technical architectures for BMS and EMPS systems across a global data center portfolio.
• Develop long-term roadmaps for automation, telemetry, and software-driven infrastructure management to support hyperscale growth.
• Establish global engineering standards, design guidelines, and integration protocols for critical infrastructure systems.
• Lead the development of next-generation controls platforms, including predictive analytics and AI-enabled operational tools.
• Evaluate and qualify third-party vendors while defining performance benchmarks and technology selection criteria.
• Resolve complex technical issues and serve as a subject matter expert for cross-functional engineering teams.
• Design scalable thermal management solutions to ensure high-density compute environments meet power and cooling requirements.
• Drive the creation of intellectual property and internal documentation to improve operational efficiency and safety.

What we're looking for

• Must have 6 to 10+ years of experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Must possess deep expertise in BMS, EMPS, SCADA, PLC, or mission-critical controls systems for large-scale infrastructure.
• Must have proven experience designing controls architectures and engineering standards for large-scale infrastructure deployments.
• Must have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical plant operations, thermal systems, and power infrastructure.
• Must have experience developing controls software strategies, automation platforms, telemetry systems, and operational analytics solutions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to lead complex cross-functional technical initiatives through influence and expertise.
• Must possess strong vendor evaluation and technology assessment experience across controls hardware and software ecosystems.
• Experience supporting hyperscale/GW-scale data centers or AI/HPC infrastructure is preferred.