Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Location : Herndon, VA

Duration : 12 Months

Type : Full-Time, Contract

Pay : $60–$70 / hour (W2)

General Description

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to oversee and support Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) projects in critical environments. This role involves a balance of project coordination / management (60–70%) and technical work (30–40%) , including vendor oversight, commissioning support, and troubleshooting across multiple disciplines throughout the construction lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial controls, critical infrastructure, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, finances, and execution of BMS and EPMS improvement projects in data centers.
• Oversee system integrators and controls vendors to ensure milestone compliance and scope adherence.
• Support procurement activities including RFQs / RFPs, proposal review, and purchase order issuance.
• Attend and coordinate project meetings, provide regular status updates to stakeholders and management.
• Support commissioning and validation of Controls systems in data centers.
• Review and iterate on Sequences of Operation (SOO), providing design feedback.
• Develop and modify controls logic programming and graphical user interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in coordination with vendors and internal teams.
• Financially manage BMS and EPMS service contracts.
• Visit operational data centers to supervise vendor work, ensuring compliance with design, scope, and codes.
• Train and assist internal teams with configuration, commissioning, and operation of controls systems.
• Review maintenance results and action items for BMS and EPMS, ensuring timely resolution.

Must Have Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Plusses)