Principal Electrical Controls Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure (Remote)

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Electrical Controls Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure (Remote) to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will own control system architecture and validation for mission-critical infrastructure, with a focus on PLCs, building and electrical power management systems, and automated transfer systems. You will partner closely with engineering teams to define interfaces, align implementation, and support commissioning in high-reliability data center and energy environments. The position also plays a key role in advancing simulation and digital twin capabilities to strengthen design assurance and operational readiness.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $132,400 – $238,400 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and own control system architecture for PLCs, BMS, and ATS systems
• Develop control system specifications, design documents, and interface definitions
• Lead the implementation of test processes and ensure operational alignment
• Conduct validation of control systems through simulations and commissioning
• Drive development of system-level simulations and digital twins for control validation
• Collaborate with engineering teams for system integration and alignment
• Facilitate design reviews and cross-functional planning sessions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
• 8+ years of control system design and implementation experience
• Proficiency in PLC programming, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Schneider Electric
• Strong knowledge of building and electrical power management systems (BMS, EPMS)
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, and OPC UA
• Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers or energy systems
• Master's Degree preferred
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during the first year
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• 11 company-paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.