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Control System Engineer

$96.15 - $120.19 per hour

Flux Resources

Control Systems Engineer (SCADA / BMS / EPMS - Data Center Design)

This is a full-time, full-time (40 hours/week), on-site or remote contract role located in Austin, TX

Summary

This is a senior Control Systems Engineering role responsible for the design, development, and commissioning of SCADA, BMS, and EPMS systems across hyperscale data center infrastructure in the U.S. and Europe.

You will lead end-to-end controls system architecture for mission-critical facilities, covering chilled water systems, HVAC, power monitoring, and data hall controls. The role includes ownership of system design, PLC/SCADA programming, commissioning support, and integration of complex industrial control systems into large-scale AI infrastructure environments.

You will also define and standardize control system design practices across multiple deployments, ensuring consistency, reliability, and scalability across rapidly growing global portfolio. Our Ideal Candidate

  • 10+ years of experience in industrial control systems engineering
  • Strong background in PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial networked control systems
  • Hands-on experience with platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, or equivalent
  • Proficiency in control programming (ladder logic, function block, etc.)
  • Experience designing control systems for mission-critical or industrial facilities
  • Strong ability to develop system architecture, SOOs, P&IDs, and HMI designs
  • Experience supporting FAT, commissioning, and field deployment activities
  • Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring engineering teams
  • Willingness to travel 50-70% for site-based work
Preferred qualifications include:
  • PE license (preferred but not required)
  • Experience managing large-scale controls programs from design through commissioning
  • Familiarity with Revit or other 3D modeling tool
  • Knowledge of evolving industrial automation and control technologies
Responsibilities
  • Lead design and implementation of data center control systems including HVAC, chilled water, power monitoring, and data hall systems
  • Develop control system architectures, functional specifications, and detailed engineering design
  • Program and configure PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs based on project requirements
  • Define and maintain standard sequences of operations (SOOs), P&IDs, and control design templates
  • Support simulations, factory acceptance testing (FAT), construction, and commissioning activities
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
  • Ensure alignment of control systems with overall electrical, mechanical, and operational design intent
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams across multiple global site
  • Establish and improve control system standards across infrastructure portfolio
Compensation & Benefits
  • The base salary for this W-2 position ranges from $96.15 - $120.19 per hour , depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
  • Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
  • Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
  • Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
  • Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
  • Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events




Equal Opportunity Statement

Flux Resources values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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