Fleet Data Centers · 9 hours ago
Senior Controls Engineer
Mercer Island, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expFleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega-scale data center campuses, providing customers with flexibility and predictability for their cloud and AI infrastructure needs. The Senior Controls Engineer will own the controls discipline design for behind-the-meter generation solutions, ensuring that operational technology systems meet reliability and cybersecurity standards.
Data CenterData ManagementIT Infrastructure
Responsibilities
Own controls discipline design and Basis of Design (BOD) for BTM generation systems, including PLC/RTU architecture, network design, telemetry points, alarms, and historian requirements
Coordinate with Power Generation equipment (Reciprocating Engines, Turbines, Fuel Cells, Batteries etc.) vendors on control panels, engine controllers, switchgear controls, and ancillary skids to ensure consistent interfaces and robust fault handling
Define integration requirements to Fleet monitoring systems (dashboards, alarm priorities, escalation paths, and runbooks) and ensure clear demarcation of responsibilities during incidents
Partner with Product and Security to align cybersecurity requirements (segmentation, access control, logging, secure remote access) with customer and enterprise standards
Support commissioning, controls validation, and site acceptance testing; troubleshoot issues related to sequencing, protection interfaces, and communications
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), modes of operation (MOPs), and change-control practices for controls modifications and setpoint management
Establish KPIs for controls performance and reliability (nuisance alarm rate, comms uptime, MTTR) and drive continuous improvement
Support after-action reviews and root cause analysis for controls-related events; implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
7+ years in industrial controls/OT engineering, SCADA integration, or mission-critical controls for generation/power systems
Own controls discipline design and Basis of Design (BOD) for BTM generation systems, including PLC/RTU architecture, network design, telemetry points, alarms, and historian requirements
Coordinate with Power Generation equipment (Reciprocating Engines, Turbines, Fuel Cells, Batteries etc.) vendors on control panels, engine controllers, switchgear controls, and ancillary skids to ensure consistent interfaces and robust fault handling
Define integration requirements to Fleet monitoring systems (dashboards, alarm priorities, escalation paths, and runbooks) and ensure clear demarcation of responsibilities during incidents
Partner with Product and Security to align cybersecurity requirements (segmentation, access control, logging, secure remote access) with customer and enterprise standards
Support commissioning, controls validation, and site acceptance testing; troubleshoot issues related to sequencing, protection interfaces, and communications
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), modes of operation (MOPs), and change-control practices for controls modifications and setpoint management
Establish KPIs for controls performance and reliability (nuisance alarm rate, comms uptime, MTTR) and drive continuous improvement
Support after-action reviews and root cause analysis for controls-related events; implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence
Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers
Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations
Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties
Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges
Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes
Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships
Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale
Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options
Preferred
Experience with generation controls, paralleling/synchronizing systems, and integration with protection relays and switchgear
Experience implementing OT security best practices (IEC 62443 concepts, secure remote access, network hardening)
Familiarity with common industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA) and time synchronization practices
Experience supporting 24/7 operations environments and incident response workflows
Benefits
100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K program
Standard paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Company
Fleet Data Centers
Fleet Data Centers is a data infrastructure company that designs, constructs, and operates mega-scale data centers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase