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BW Design Group · 19 hours ago

Principal Controls Engineer- Data Center

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $220K/yr

15+ years exp

BW Design Group is a leading company in system integration and automation solutions, seeking a Principal Data Center Automation Engineer to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will lead engineering teams to deliver innovative automation solutions for mission-critical data center environments, while mentoring talent and driving operational excellence.

Industrial Automation

Hiring Manager

Carolyn George

Responsibilities

Act as the firm’s subject matter expert in Data Center Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), with deep expertise in platforms such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Inductive Automation Ignition, Tridium Niagara, Schneider EcoStruxure, and industry standards like BACnet and Modbus

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full lifecycle of complex BAS and EPMS projects—from requirements gathering and system architecture through implementation, commissioning, and client turnover—ensuring compliance with quality, schedule, and budget targets

Develop and mentor engineering talent, providing technical leadership, peer reviews, and growth opportunities to elevate the team’s capabilities in automation, power systems integration, and data center infrastructure

Drive the development of enterprise-wide standards and best practices for building automation and power monitoring, focusing on scalability, cybersecurity, redundancy, and operational efficiency in data center applications

Serve as a strategic partner to clients, translating technical needs into engineered solutions, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and building long-term relationships through the consistent delivery of high-value results

Champion innovation in BAS/EPMS technologies, continuously evaluating emerging tools, protocols, and strategies to improve system resilience, energy efficiency, and fault diagnostics

Support business development efforts, including technical input for proposal development, and contributing to long-term growth strategies focused on mission-critical facilities

Qualification

Building Automation Systems (BAS)Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)Rockwell Studio 5000Inductive Automation IgnitionTridium NiagaraSchneider EcoStruxureBACnetModbusPLC/DDC system integrationPanel DesignSCADA architecturesAnalytical mindsetCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience in building automation, electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), and integrated controls within mission-critical environments—especially data centers—including significant leadership and client-facing responsibilities

Deep expertise in BAS and EPMS platforms, such as Rockwell Studio 5000, Inductive Automation Ignition, Tridium Niagara, Schneider EcoStruxure, and industry standards like BACnet and Modbus

Extensive experience with field instrumentation, industrial networking, PLC/DDC system integration, Panel Design and SCADA architectures used for environmental and electrical system monitoring

Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in the successful design, implementation, and commissioning of complex BAS and EPMS solutions across multiple projects

Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interface effectively with both technical teams and executive-level clients, translating technical requirements into strategic solutions

Strong background in proposal development, cost estimation, and scope definition for automation and monitoring system projects, with an emphasis on scalability, resilience, and lifecycle performance

Analytical mindset with advanced troubleshooting abilities, capable of resolving complex operational challenges and delivering innovative, reliable, and secure solutions

Flexibility and willingness to travel for project execution, client engagements, commissioning activities, and industry events

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Preferred

Master's degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Recognized thought leader or subject matter expert in the BAS/EPMS space, with contributions to industry groups, standards bodies, or technical conferences considered a plus

Knowledge of datacenter/mission critical commissioning requirements L1-L5

Experience with datacenter and mission critical greenfield construction