{"id":3104387,"url":"https://alion.io/job/colovore-senior-controls-engineer","title":"Senior Controls Engineer","company":{"id":673971,"name":"Colovore","domain":"colovore.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/colovore","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":86000,"max_usd":164000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":713},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-22T16:22:15Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-22","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T04:40:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"About the Organization \nColovore is the leader in ultra-high-density, liquid-cooled AI colocation data centers for the deployment of AI inference, SuperPod, and AI factory applications and solutions. With facilities featuring power densities of 17-500+ kilowatts per cabinet, we are expanding quickly and building a national footprint of modern, hyper-efficient, high-density data centers to serve F500 enterprises and startups. The company was acquired by King Street in 2024, who provides real estate development expertise and secured $925 million funding to accelerate its national expansion. Join our team and play a critical role as we scale for rapid growth. You can be a game-changer at Colovore. \nRole Overview\nWe are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, construction, and operation of Building Management Systems (BMS) for Colovore’s high-density data centers. This is a leadership role responsible for working with multidisciplined design teams across new developments, commissioning, capacity expansions, and existing site operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with end-to-end PLC-based control system hardware and software design, SCADA software (Ignition by Inductive Automation), system construction, commissioning, and operations. As a member of the Colovore Engineering Team you will collaborate closely with Precon/Construction teams, MEP engineering consultants, Controls Vendors, and Facility Operations teams to ensure data center BMS systems are fully functional, reliable, and cost-effective in alignment with Colovore’s high-performance standards.\nKey Responsibilities\nControl System Design & Analysis\nLead the design and technical review of data center BMS including chilled water plant / HVAC control using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & Remote I/O, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and SCADA system graphics/programming using Ignition software by Inductive Automation.\nDevelop program-level BMS requirements including communications and controls architecture, sequences of operation, instrumentation requirements, SCADA graphics standards, master points lists, network diagrams, control schematics, and system integration requirements.\nEnsure BMS designs support reliable, accurate control and monitoring of data center MEP systems including concurrent maintainability.\nReview vendor proposals, BMS design packages, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy, completeness and compliance with Colovore standards.\nStandards & Technical Governance\nDevelop and maintain company-wide BMS design standards, master BMS specifications, BMS startup and Cx functional test templates, and instrumentation performance requirements.\nEstablish consistent, repeatable controls strategies that can scale across multi-phased sites and across multiple data center sites.\nDefine requirements for software tag and alarm management, trending, data retention, user access, cybersecurity, and system reporting.\nEvaluate live BMS platforms at existing Colovore data centers and recommend improvements based on performance, scalability, and operational needs.\nBMS Contract Management\nReview BMS vendor proposals/scopes of work, change orders, and vendor recommendations to ensure solutions are technically sound, cost effective, and in compliance with Colovore BMS standards.\nProvide technical direction to BMS design/build contractors, integrators, equipment vendors, and design consultants.\nHold contractors/vendors accountable for design and construction quality, schedule, PLC/SCADA programming standards, documentation, and issue resolution.\nCoordinate BMS integration across mechanical, electrical, LV/telecom, fire protection, security, and the Colovore IT department.\nConstruction & Field Support\nSupport project teams during BMS installation, programming, startup, and testing.\nResolve complex field issues involving communication networks, control sequences, equipment interfaces, and system performance.\nReview and respond to RFIs, field changes, and proposed technical solutions.\nConduct site visits and quality reviews to verify that BMS solutions are installed and programmed in accordance with Colovore requirements.\nPartner with Commissioning teams, Operations, Engineer of Record, and Construction teams to validate system functionality.\nOperations Support & System Optimization\nSupport the transition of BMS from construction into Operations. Ensure record drawings, programming files, backups, training materials, and operating documentation are complete.\nSupport operations teams in troubleshooting, tuning, and optimizing BMS across active data centers.\nPerform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for hardware/software failures or system performance deviations.\nAnalyze operational data to identify efficiency improvements, reliability enhancements, and capacity-planning insights.\nAuthor, update, and review Methods of Procedure (MOPs) related to BMS installation, operation and maintenance.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate with Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Operations Teams to ensure electrical system integration and operational effectiveness.\nWork with Development, Finance, and Business Units to provide electrical design input for feasibility studies and cost models.\nSupport sustainability initiatives, energy-efficiency improvements, and BMS innovation in high-density IT deployments and state-of-the-art mechanical cooling solutions.\nDocumentation & Reporting\nWrite, update and maintain electrical system documentation, including Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), engineering specifications, record (as-built) design documents, equipment vendor information, factory test and commissioning test results, and system performance analyses.\nPrepare technical reports, engineering summaries, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.\nEnsure all electrical engineering work aligns with regulatory, code, safety, and security compliance requirements.\nKey Skills\nExperience in designing, programming, and operating data center PLC-based BMS including chiller plant and HVAC system control, EPMS, and SCADA systems.\nExperience with Ignition SCADA software by Inductive Automation.\nExperience with programming and configuration PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), and BMS network communications (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, and BACnet for device and system integration).\nAbility to lead and mentor a BMS/controls engineering team.\nExcellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose BMS issues and recommend solutions.\nStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, for interfacing with internal stakeholders, external consultants, vendors, and contractors.\nAbility to collaborate across engineering disciplines and construction/operations teams.\nStrong attention to detail, documentation habits, and project follow-through.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple ongoing projects.\nRequired Experience\nMinimum 8 years of experience designing and implementing chiller plant and HVAC controls and EPMS in mission-critical/data center environments.\nHands-on experience leading and executing BMS design, construction, commissioning, and operations support.\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, and EIT or PE license preferred.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nComprehensive standards are established for Colovore BMS design, construction, and operation leading to consistent, high performing and cost-effective system implementation across the Colovore data center portfolio.\nWell written engineering requirements, specifications, reports, procedures, checklists, and test documents for BMS that support construction efficiency and quality, minimize commissioning issues, enable effective maintenance and operations, and facilitate future expansions.\nEffective Controls Engineering Team leadership through clear, effective communications, timely decision making, and proactive problem solving.\nAccurate, timely engineering support that keeps design, construction, and operations projects moving efficiently.\nStrong relationships in place with BMS design/build partners, equipment vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders leading to improved collaboration and successful project delivery.\nEffective cross-functional alignment is achieved by the application of lessons learned resulting in improved design decisions and operational improvements.\nWhy You’ll Love Working at Colovore\nAt Colovore, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and empowered. We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work, including:\nCompetitive compensation with opportunities for growth and advancement\n Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)\n Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support flexibility, rest, and work-life balance\n10 paid company holidays and paid sick leave\n 401(k) plan with company participation\nProfessional development opportunities and learning support\n Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work makes a real impact\nIf you’re excited to build meaningful infrastructure, solve complex challenges, and grow with a team that values both performance and people, we’d love to hear from you.","description_format":"text","description_chars":9298,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Data Centers & Colocation"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-22T18:32:16Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"Filed H-1B visas in the last two years","filings_12m":0,"filings_prev_12m":1,"green_card_filings_12m":0,"median_offered_wage_usd":null,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-29T16:27:21+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":6,"expected_fill_days":119,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-29T05:49:05Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/colovore-senior-controls-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/colovore-senior-controls-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-30T05:25:36Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":7653,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-31T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":673971},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=673971"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcolovore-senior-controls-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcolovore-senior-controls-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcolovore-senior-controls-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/colovore-senior-controls-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcolovore-senior-controls-engineer"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3104387}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"colovore.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3104387},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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