Lead EPMS Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

This Project is located in Detroit, Michigan!*

Job Title: Lead EPMS Engineer

Job Description

The Lead EPMS Engineer serves as the technical lead for Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) and SCADA integration for modular data center skid systems. In this role, you program, configure, and troubleshoot Ignition SCADA and EPMS systems, ensuring reliable communication between field devices and monitoring platforms. You support factory and site testing, commissioning, and system turnover, while mentoring junior team members and collaborating closely with cross-functional commissioning teams on complex, high-impact projects in critical facility environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for EPMS and SCADA integration for modular data center skid systems, including switchboards, EPUs, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot Ignition SCADA and EPMS systems to ensure accurate monitoring and control of electrical equipment.
• Interface with switchboards, EPUs, switchgear, UPS systems, and skid-mounted electrical equipment to integrate them into EPMS and SCADA platforms.
• Verify communication protocols and point mapping between field devices and SCADA systems to ensure data integrity and proper system functionality.
• Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis for control and communication issues affecting EPMS, SCADA, and associated field devices.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), integrated systems testing, and commissioning activities for data center electrical systems.
• Validate alarms, trends, control sequences, and operational functionality to confirm systems perform according to design and operational requirements.
• Ensure commissioning documentation, test reports, and turnover packages are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
• Coordinate daily with commissioning teams, electricians, controls technicians, and project leadership to align technical activities and project milestones.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to manage multiple projects in fast-paced, mission-critical and data center environments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings to support system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning tasks.
• Mentor and guide junior commissioning personnel and technicians, sharing best practices in EPMS, SCADA, and power monitoring.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, and attention to detail in all aspects of system integration, testing, and commissioning.
• Uphold a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout all project phases.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, EPMS, or SCADA environments.
• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Ignition SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of data center electrical infrastructure and mission-critical power systems.
• Familiarity with switchgear, switchboards, EPUs, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and integrated systems testing activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for control and communication issues in EPMS and SCADA systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities in technical and project settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced critical facility environments.
• High level of accountability, technical expertise, and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Data center commissioning experience.
• Experience with Schneider Electric equipment and platforms.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, and Ethernet/IP or similar protocols.
• Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience with power monitoring, EPMS, BMS, and automation systems.
• Experience working with mission-critical or high-availability facilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers, commissioning personnel, and technicians.

Work Environment

This role supports a 5-month project based in Michigan, working primarily in a manufacturing facility where modular data center skids are built and prepared for deployment to mission-critical sites. The typical schedule consists of five 8-hour workdays per week, with the potential for overtime that may vary week to week based on project needs. You will work closely with experienced engineers, commissioning teams, electricians, and controls technicians, using leading EPMS, automation, SCADA, and power monitoring technologies on complex, high-impact projects. The environment is fast-paced and focused on safety, quality, and reliability, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, technical excellence, and delivering robust solutions for critical facility customers. A daily per diem is available for this project-based assignment.

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.