Control Systems Engineer

About this role

Fluidstack is seeking a senior Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and commission SCADA/BMS/EPMS systems for large-scale AI data center infrastructure across the US and Europe. You'll lead control system architectures for chilled water, HVAC, and power monitoring while mentoring junior engineers and managing complex greenfield deployments.

What you'll do

• Design and implement data center control systems including chilled water, HVAC, power monitoring, and data hall monitoring
• Develop control system architectures, functional specifications, P&IDs, and detailed system designs
• Program and configure PLCs, SCADA systems, and HMIs to meet project requirements
• Lead factory acceptance testing (FAT), construction, and commissioning at greenfield deployments
• Create standard SOOs, specifications, sensor installation details, and design templates
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on the controls team

What they're looking for

• PLC programming (ladder logic, function block)
• SCADA and BMS system design and configuration
• HMI development and requirements definition
• Control system platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition)
• P&ID and system architecture design
• Industrial networks and DCS systems
• Project management and commissioning oversight
• Leadership and technical mentoring

Benefits

• Competitive base salary $200,000–$250,000 plus equity (stock options)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement or pension plan aligned with local norms
• Generous PTO policy aligned with local norms

Likely interview questions

• Walk us through your experience designing control systems for large-scale industrial facilities and how you've managed complexity across multiple locations
• Describe a challenging commissioning project where something went wrong—how did you troubleshoot and what did you learn?