Systems Engineer III (Controls Engineer)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering science plus 5+ years of relevant controls experience, OR 10+ years of relevant controls experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial controls in critical environment (data center, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, oil & gas, petrochemical, laboratory, power, water etc.).
• 4+ years of general project or vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders, quality control, and RFI and submittal tracking) associated with construction and project execution.

Preferred qualifications :

• MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls / Automation)
• Experience designing, configuring, programming, installing, troubleshooting or servicing HVAC Controls or Electrical SCADA systems application specific controllers, software and networks.
• Experiencing using common industrial communication protocols (MQTT, BACnet and / or MODBUS).
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder deliverables, requirements, and navigate difficult situations.
• Experience designing data centers or critical MEP infrastructure
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (PE), or certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Typical Day in the Role

• 60-70% project coordination / management and 30-40% technical work
• These engineers oversee system integrators and controls vendors on construction sites, ensuring milestone compliance and scope adherence.
• Technical tasks include limited configuration work on proprietary systems, troubleshooting support, and hands-on problem resolution when vendors encounter issues.
• The role requires coordination with multiple disciplines including mechanical, civil, and electrical teams throughout the construction lifecycle.

Must haves :

• Familiar with Distech systems
• Know control basics and how system works (ex. Temp. pressure work)
• Familiarity with Distech systems, MQTT protocols, and various sensor types
• Modbus protocol knowledge
• Controls engineers need minimum 5 years of experience (or 8-10 years without degree