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A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.\n\"Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.\"\nAbout the role\nThe Data Center Controls Engineer is responsible for leading the controls engineering efforts for our large-scale, hyperscaler projects that include new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, and upgrades. This role places a strong emphasis on drafting and maintaining comprehensive design standards, particularly for BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM system. The Controls Engineer will collaborate across departments-Construction, Procurement, Operations-and with external partners to ensure seamless project delivery and high-quality engineering outcomes.\nWhat you'll do\nDraft, review, andmaintaincontrols design standards for BAS, BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with best practices across all projects. \nOversee the development and updating of specifications, RFPs, and sequences of operation for control systems, ensuring they areoptimizedfor long-term sustainability and efficiency. \nLead the drafting and maintenance of Tridium Niagara 4 standards across all control system projects, ensuring system consistency and compatibility. \nValidate consultant and contractor deliverables, including schematics, P&IDs, network topologies, and submittals, ensuring theycomply withestablished design standards. \nCollaborate withITteam to ensure secure network connectivity for control systems, including proper segmentation, remote access controls, and vulnerability mitigation. \nWork closely with Construction and Procurement teams toprocure, install, and commission control systems, ensuring compliance with design standards; support Level 4/5 commissioning and MOP reviews \nPartner with Operations, Construction, and Procurement to ensure that designs meet cost, performance, and sustainabilityobjectiveswhile adhering toestablishedstandards. \nReview PUE, load sizing, ROI/payback, CFD, and energy modeling data to inform system design, and contribute to value engineering efforts by proposing cost-effective, sustainable solutions. \nResearch and incorporate emerging technologies into the design standards, focusing on advancements that improve system performance and sustainability. \nRepresent thecontrolsengineering function in design meetings with customers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring that PDC’s design standards are upheld in all phases of the project. \nLead and coordinate integration with customer DCIM platforms, ensuring all monitoring, controls, and reporting functions meet project requirements and operational standards. \nSupport on-site controls commissioning activities to ensure systemsoperatein accordance withdesign intent and project requirements. \nProvide ongoing support to troubleshoot and resolvecontrolssystem issues, ensuringtimelyresponses to any system failures or emergencies. \nQualifications\nBachelor of Science in Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college preferred, or equivalent work/military experience. \n3+ years of experience in building design and construction, with a focus on controls systems engineering, mission-critical and/or data center preferred. \nExperience with Tridium Niagara 4, including system design, programming, and integration of BMS/EPMS systems. \nProficient in drafting and maintaining engineering standards for controls systems, ensuring their integration into project workflows. \nStrong understanding of critical cooling infrastructure within a data center, and how power sources impact cooling redundancy. \nExpertise with tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, CxAlloy, and Microsoft Office Suite. \nUnderstanding of applicable construction codes, particularly the International Building Code (IBC) and International Mechanical Code (IMC). \nKnowledge of data center industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE TC9.9, BICSI Data Center Standards). \nExcellent interdepartmental collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to coordinate between departments and external stakeholders to ensure projects adhere to standards and timelines.\nBenefits\nCompetitive salary range of $130-180k with a quarterly-paid project bonus along with an annualized performance bonus program\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4% that is fully vested upon enrollment\n100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability\n4+ weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time\nApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.\nPrime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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