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Controls Engineering Lead - Integration

Critical Project Services
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2025

About the role

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineering Lead – Integration to oversee the design, development, and implementation of integrated control systems across complex projects. This role will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure seamless integration between mechanical, electrical, IT, and automation systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in building automation, SCADA/BMS integration, industrial controls, and data center or mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead controls system integration across multiple disciplines, including HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and security systems.

  • Design and oversee implementation of integrated Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA, PLC, and/or DDC systems.

  • Coordinate with MEP engineers, construction teams, vendors, and commissioning agents to ensure system functionality and interoperability.

  • Develop and review control logic diagrams, sequence of operations, communication protocols, and network topologies.

  • Oversee factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) of controls systems.

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and cybersecurity requirements.

  • Act as technical authority on integration architecture, system protocols (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, etc.), and automation design.

  • Support startup, commissioning, and turnover activities for integrated systems.

  • Troubleshoot integration issues across platforms, ensuring real-time data exchange, alarm management, and trend logging are functional and optimized.

  • Develop and maintain controls integration documentation, such as IO lists, integration maps, network diagrams, and test plans.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

  • 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, with a focus on system integration and automation.

  • Strong technical background in PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens), BMS platforms (e.g., Tridium, Johnson Controls, Schneider), and SCADA systems.

  • Expertise in communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC, MQTT, SNMP, and Ethernet/IP.

  • Experience in integrating systems in data centers, industrial facilities, or large commercial buildings.

  • Strong project management, communication, and cross-discipline coordination skills.

  • Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices in operational technology (OT) environments.

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