Controls Engineering Lead - Integration

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Controls Engineering Lead – Integration to oversee the design, development, and implementation of integrated control systems across complex projects. This role will lead cross-functional efforts to ensure seamless integration between mechanical, electrical, IT, and automation systems. The ideal candidate has a strong background in building automation, SCADA/BMS integration, industrial controls, and data center or mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead controls system integration across multiple disciplines, including HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and security systems.
• Design and oversee implementation of integrated Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA, PLC, and/or DDC systems.
• Coordinate with MEP engineers, construction teams, vendors, and commissioning agents to ensure system functionality and interoperability.
• Develop and review control logic diagrams, sequence of operations, communication protocols, and network topologies.
• Oversee factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) of controls systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Act as technical authority on integration architecture, system protocols (BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, etc.), and automation design.
• Support startup, commissioning, and turnover activities for integrated systems.
• Troubleshoot integration issues across platforms, ensuring real-time data exchange, alarm management, and trend logging are functional and optimized.
• Develop and maintain controls integration documentation, such as IO lists, integration maps, network diagrams, and test plans.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, with a focus on system integration and automation.
• Strong technical background in PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens), BMS platforms (e.g., Tridium, Johnson Controls, Schneider), and SCADA systems.
• Expertise in communication protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, OPC, MQTT, SNMP, and Ethernet/IP.
• Experience in integrating systems in data centers, industrial facilities, or large commercial buildings.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-discipline coordination skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices in operational technology (OT) environments.