{"id":4067088,"url":"https://alion.io/job/data4-controls-engineer","title":"Controls Engineer","company":{"id":53010,"name":"DATA4","domain":"data4group.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/data4","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"BambooHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Madrid, Spain"],"countries":["ES"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-17T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-17","last_verified_at":"2026-11-11T11:50:41Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":55,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":55},"description":"DATA4'S MISSION\nDATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.\nDATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centers. Delivered through our data center campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.\nDATA4 VALUES\nAt DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do - from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:\nTo be entrepreneurial - we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility\nTo always take responsibility- for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate\nTo constantly be adaptable- our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Data Center Controls Lead to join our Design & Construction department. This transversal role focuses on Managing all controls aspects of data center design and construction projects. You will provide technical expertise, develop conceptual designs, oversee commissioning processes, represent the company in project meetings, and ensure the smooth implementation of our building management and control systems.\nLocations: Madrid, Spain. Milan, Italy. Warsaw, Poland. Marcoussis, France.\nTravelling expected for the role.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nDesign Leadership & Product Ownership\nAct as the discipline owner for Controls engineering within the Engineering organisation.\nLead the development and continuous improvement of DATA4 Controls design standards across all European campuses.\nDefine and maintain design principles, technical specifications, standard details and approved solutions for data centre developments.\nSupport the development of scalable and repeatable data centre products while driving consistency across projects and geographies.\nEnsure Controls strategy and designs align with operational, commercial, sustainability and customer requirements.\nConceptual Design\nManage the design and development of conceptual and detailed controls systems for new and existing data centers.\nManage the design and development of conceptual and detailed controls systems for new and existing data centers.\nAnalyze power and cooling requirements to optimize efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through integrated controls strategies.\nSelect and specify controls equipment and software based on industry best practices, project requirements, and interoperability considerations.\nEnsure controls system design seamlessly integrates with other systems (electrical, mechanical, IT, Security etc) through close collaboration with relevant teams.\nConstruction & Commissioning\nOversee the commissioning process for new and upgraded controls systems, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.\nDevelop and execute comprehensive commissioning plans in accordance with industry standards and best practices alongside the commissioning team.\nIdentify and resolve controls commissioning issues efficiently to maintain project progress.\nTechnical Expertise and Representation:\nStay at the forefront of the latest trends and technologies in data center controls.\nServe as the company's internal expert on all controls aspects of data 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