Buffalo, NY; Abernathy, TX; Barber Lake, TX On-site Employment

Fluidstack is hiring a Controls Engineer — Critical Facilities & Data Center Operations

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on BMS/BAS controllers, field devices, sensors, actuators, and control panels while maintaining accurate as-built documentation.
  • Diagnose and resolve BMS, EPMS, and equipment-level control faults using front-end software and field test tools including multimeters, loop calibrators, and clamp meters.
  • Navigate and configure BMS platforms (Ignition, Metasys, Niagara, EcoStruxure) including point mapping, alarm configuration, setpoint adjustments, and basic graphics updates.
  • Support PLC/HMI troubleshooting, PID loop tuning, trend log analysis, and integration between BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and equipment control systems across BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP.
  • Execute commissioning activities including point-to-point verification, loop calibration, functional performance testing, and documentation for new construction and retrofit projects.
  • Ensure full compliance with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards, site LOTO procedures, and formal change management processes including MOPs and CMMS documentation.

Requirements

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, Building Automation, or related field — OR equivalent vocational training and directly relevant experience.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in building automation, controls, or instrumentation in a commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facility environment.
  • Working knowledge of at least one major BMS/BAS platform (Ignition preferred, Schneider EcoStruxure, Metasys, Niagara, or equivalent) and control system communication protocols including BACnet IP/MSTP and Modbus TCP/RTU.
  • Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring schematics, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, and equipment data sheets; proficiency with standard field test and calibration tools.
  • Familiarity with HVAC Sequences of Operations concepts, NEC wiring requirements, and NFPA 70E electrical safety and LOTO/LOTOTO procedures.
  • Strong attention to detail, solid documentation habits, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a data center, colocation facility, or other Tier III/IV mission-critical environment.
  • Ignition certification
  • Basic PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with EPMS platforms (Schneider Power Monitoring Expert, Eaton Power Xpert, or equivalent) and DCIM tools.
  • CMMS experience (Maximo, SAP PM, ServiceNow, or equivalent) for work order management and documentation.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 General Industry certification.
  • Experience with data historian platforms (OSIsoft PI, Ignition, or equivalent).
  • Uptime Institute AOS or equivalent data center industry credential.

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity).
  • Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.

Team

Structure: small, fast, and obsessed with quality

Additional Information

  • You will receive a confirmation email once your application has successfully been accepted. If there is an error with your submission and you did not receive a confirmation email, please email careers@fluidstack.io with your resume/CV, the role you've applied for, and the date you submitted your application-- someone from our recruiting team will be in touch.
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Department Data Center Operations
Category other
Posted 2 months ago