What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry level Controls Engineer - Data Center position at BW Design Group?
- This Role(s) will support data center projects in Texas - Candidates must be willing to relocate, with assistance, to a project site for at least one year*
You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.
BW Design Group is a leading engineering and technology firm operating at the intersection of digital infrastructure and industrial solutions. As the data center market experiences unprecedented growth, we are expanding our team to support the long-term deployment of large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure across key regional clusters.
As an Entry Level Controls Engineer working on data center projects, you’ll be on the ground executing the structured deployment of control systems, networking infrastructure, and integrated technology solutions. Your work will be hands-on, configuring hardware, validating system functionality, and supporting commissioning activities. You’ll be part of a high-performance site team that ensures every deployment is executed safely, accurately, and efficiently in alignment with program standards.
You will be joining an established operational effort supporting some of the largest and most advanced data center clusters in the world. Success in this environment requires attention to detail, consistency in execution, and a strong commitment to following established processes.
What You’ll Do
You'll work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients. Together, you will help our clients make critical changes to improve their performance and realize their most important goals.
- Ensure the successful deployment of multiple greenfield data centers; scopes will include BMS and EPMS
- Receive the applications from the design team and deploy them to each site
- Handle point-to-point check out of thousands of devices
- Configure communication protocols for multiple types of equipment including switchgear, breakers, and power meters
- Configure and calibrate instruments (meters, VFDs, flow meters)
- Deploy and commission Ignition applications, Rockwell controls, and other similar control systems involving PLCs and SCADA
- Provide on-site guidance and leadership to BW Design Group subcontractors (electricians)
- Become a key contributor on one of the fastest growing verticals at BW Design Group
- Develop deep expertise in a major emerging market
- Grow your skills in leading a large client and team
- Grow new technical skills with cutting edge technology
- Be provided with clear opportunities for promotion based on personal and account performance
- Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team
- Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering, or equivalent experience
- Experience starting up control systems with significant on-site time
- Strong communication skills and the ability/desire to work within large teams
Feel like you're on the path to becoming a Controls Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a BW Design Group Engineering Consultant.