The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, optimization, and maintenance of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and industrial control systems that support critical data center infrastructure. The role ensures reliable operation of mechanical and electrical systems, maximizes uptime, and supports capacity, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, configure, and maintain BMS/EPMS platforms for mission-critical data center environments.

· Develop and modify control sequences for HVAC, chilled water, cooling plants, CRAH/CRAC units, generators, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment.

· Commission new control systems and integrate third-party equipment.

· Troubleshoot control system faults, communication networks, sensors, PLCs, and field devices.

· Support data center construction, expansion, retrofit, and modernization projects.

· Analyze operational data and trends to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and performance.

· Develop control narratives, functional specifications, and technical documentation.

· Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, commissioning, and operations teams.

· Ensure compliance with site standards, safety procedures, and industry best practices.

· Manage vendors, contractors, and system integrators during installations and upgrades.

· Support incident response and root cause analysis for critical events.





· Participate in on-call rotation and provide emergency technical support when required.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.

· 3-10+ years of experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, mission-critical facilities, or data center environments.

· Experience with BMS platforms such as: Siemens Desigo, Schneider EcoStruxure, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell EBI

· Knowledge of PLC programming and automation systems.

· Understanding of: HVAC systems, Chilled water plants, Electrical distribution systems, UPS and generator systems, Critical facility operations

· Experience with communication protocols: BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, OPC, Ethernet/IP

· Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Data center experience in hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise environments.

· Commissioning experience (Cx).

· Knowledge of Tier III/Tier IV critical facility design.

· Experience with DCIM platforms and energy management systems.

· PMP, CEM, or controls-related certifications.

· Familiarity with AI-driven optimization, predictive maintenance, and analytics platforms.

Key Competencies

· Critical thinking and problem solving

· Project management

· Technical leadership

· Communication and stakeholder management

· Attention to detail

· Ability to work in high-pressure, mission-critical environments

· Continuous improvement mindset

📌 Controls Engineer, (Madrid)
🏢 Metric DCX
📍 Madrid