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Data runs on STACK.\n\nThe Position\n\nSTACK is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Technical Operations team and support the construction, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BMS and EPMS systems across our portfolio of data centers. This career-level technical role independently executes assigned controls engineering work, makes technical recommendations within established standards, and contributes to portfolio projects that improve the consistency, reliability, and performance of monitoring and control systems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\n\nDevelop a comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical sequences of operations and BMS/EPMS programming across the portfolio\nDevelop technical recommendations and execute assigned work to standardize and optimize BMS programming and system design, driving consistency across sites within established Controls standards\nAnalyze alarm trends, energy consumption, water usage, and controls performance data; develop findings and recommendations that inform operational decisions and assigned improvement initiatives\nLead assigned technical workstreams for system integration, commissioning, and turnover of advanced BMS/EPMS platforms in collaboration with vendors, contractors, Engineering, Development, IT, and Critical Operations\nEnsure proper metering for accurate PUE/WUE measurement, reporting, and energy optimization\nProvide technical leadership for assigned troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and emergency-response workstreams for controls-related events; recommend corrective and preventive actions within established Controls governance\nPartner with STACK’s IT team, monitoring and control vendors, Engineering, Development, and data center Critical Operations teams to plan and deliver assigned portfolio controls projects that enhance system functionality and reliability.\nPartner with STACK’s Development Team and general contractors to verify turnover packages and coordinate training for end users of monitoring and control systems\nLead assigned technical training and turnover workstreams for end users, coordinating activities and deliverables to support successful project completion\nAbility to communicate to engineering and non-engineering teams throughout the STACK organization\n\nThe Details\n\nLocation: Gainesville, Virginia\nComensation: $145,000 - $170,000 + 10% Target Bonus\nTravel: Average 15%, up to 25%\nMust be eligible to work in the United States\nMust pass comprehensive background screening\n\nMust-Have Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls) or equivalent experience\n5+ years of experience with building automation and industrial control systems, particularly in mission-critical or data center environments\nExperience with hyperscale data center operations and modular data center designs\nAdvanced expertise with Ignition SCADA and Delta control systems\nProficiency in additional BMS/EPMS platforms such as Alerton, Honeywell, Phoenix Contact, Schneider, Siemens, etc. Vendor certifications preferred\nExperience with Microsoft Office products\nFamiliarity with industrial protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, MQTT, OPC UA and system integration strategies\nWorking knowledge of redundant power distribution systems and critical power infrastructure\nWorking knowledge of virtualized environments, SQL databases, time series databases (e.g., InfluxDB), and authentication mechanisms such as OAuth, LDAP, and SAML\nExperience with fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) tools and cloud-based analytics solutions\nMust be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support\nMust be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities\nFundamental knowledge of network design and TCP/IP networks to support system connectivity and integration\nFamiliarity with advanced EPMS configurations and DCIM platforms\nFamiliarity with Python for data analytics and automation\nCertification in industrial control systems (e.g., ISA, CEM)\n\nTHIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:\n\nYou are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.\n\nYou do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.\n\nYou are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.\n\nYou are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.\n\nWHY STACK?\n\nWe offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.\n\nWe foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.\n\nFun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.\n\nWe’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!\n\nSTACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law\n\nNote to external agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. 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We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meets or exceeds the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.\n\nSTACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.\n\nThe Position\n\nSTACK is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Technical Operations team and support the construction, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of BMS and EPMS systems across our portfolio of data centers. This career-level technical role independently executes assigned controls engineering work, makes technical recommendations within established standards, and contributes to portfolio projects that improve the consistency, reliability, and performance of monitoring and control systems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\n\nDevelop a comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical sequences of operations and BMS/EPMS programming across the portfolio\nDevelop technical recommendations and execute assigned work to standardize and optimize BMS programming and system design, driving consistency across sites within established Controls standards\nAnalyze alarm trends, energy consumption, water usage, and controls performance data; develop findings and recommendations that inform operational decisions and assigned improvement initiatives\nLead assigned technical workstreams for system integration, commissioning, and turnover of advanced BMS/EPMS platforms in collaboration with vendors, contractors, Engineering, Development, IT, and Critical Operations\nEnsure proper metering for accurate PUE/WUE measurement, reporting, and energy optimization\nProvide technical leadership for assigned troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and emergency-response workstreams for controls-related events; recommend corrective and preventive actions within established Controls governance\nPartner with STACK’s IT team, monitoring and control vendors, Engineering, Development, and data center Critical Operations teams to plan and deliver assigned portfolio controls projects that enhance system functionality and reliability.\nPartner with STACK’s Development Team and general contractors to verify turnover packages and coordinate training for end users of monitoring and control systems\nLead assigned technical training and turnover workstreams for end users, coordinating activities and deliverables to support successful project completion\nAbility to communicate to engineering and non-engineering teams throughout the STACK organization\n\nThe Details\n\nLocation: Gainesville, Virginia\nComensation: $145,000 - $170,000 + 10% Target Bonus\nTravel: Average 15%, up to 25%\nMust be eligible to work in the United States\nMust pass comprehensive background screening\n\nMust-Have Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls) or equivalent experience\n5+ years of experience with building automation and industrial control systems, particularly in mission-critical or data center environments\nExperience with hyperscale data center operations and modular data center designs\nAdvanced expertise with Ignition SCADA and Delta control systems\nProficiency in additional BMS/EPMS platforms such as Alerton, Honeywell, Phoenix Contact, Schneider, Siemens, etc. Vendor certifications preferred\nExperience with Microsoft Office products\nFamiliarity with industrial protocols, including BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, MQTT, OPC UA and system integration strategies\nWorking knowledge of redundant power distribution systems and critical power infrastructure\nWorking knowledge of virtualized environments, SQL databases, time series databases (e.g., InfluxDB), and authentication mechanisms such as OAuth, LDAP, and SAML\nExperience with fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) tools and cloud-based analytics solutions\nMust be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support\nMust be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities\nFundamental knowledge of network design and TCP/IP networks to support system connectivity and integration\nFamiliarity with advanced EPMS configurations and DCIM platforms\nFamiliarity with Python for data analytics and automation\nCertification in industrial control systems (e.g., ISA, CEM)\n\nTHIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:\n\nYou are a strong communicator, you are persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.\n\nYou do not get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.\n\nYou are a team builder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.\n\nYou are naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.\n\nWHY STACK?\n\nWe offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.\n\nWe foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards programs.\n\nFun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.\n\nWe’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!\n\nSTACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law\n\nNote to external agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure, Inc. will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place. 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