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Element Critical

Data Center Controls Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$82K - $107K/yr

DC Controls Engineer share responsibility for after-hours support through a weekly rotating on-call ... Vendors, contacts, contracts, warranties, licenses, entitlements, passwords, 3rd party network ...

Boeing

Senior Facilities Controls Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$92K - $122K/yr

Senior Facilities Controls Engineer Company: The Boeing Company Boeing is seeking a Senior ... Experience of managing Technical Contractors and Contract resources. * Experience in the execution ...

OPmobility

CONTROLS ENGINEER 2ND SHIFT

Manor, TX · On-site

$90K - $116K/yr

Contract Details * Job Title: Controls Engineer * Type of Contract: Long-term At-will * Expected Hiring Date: July 2026 * Scope: Single-site manufacturing environment Responsibilities * Execute ...

OPmobility

CONTROLS ENGINEER 2ND SHIFT

Manor, TX · On-site

$90K - $116K/yr

Contract Details * Job Title: Controls Engineer * Type of Contract: Long-term At-will * Expected Hiring Date: July 2026 * Scope: Single-site manufacturing environment Responsibilities * Execute ...

OP Mobility

CONTROLS ENGINEER 2ND SHIFT

Austin, TX · On-site

$82K - $107K/yr

Contract Details Job Title: Controls Engineer Type of Contract: Long-term At-will Expected Hiring Date: July 2026 Scope: Single-site manufacturing environment Responsibilities Execute preventive ...

TechnipFMC plc

Controls Tender Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

... procedures, contract, project BOM, schedules and budgets. * Responsible for understanding ... to relevant Controls engineering groups. * Responsible to identify and coordinate input to ...

Messer Americas

Senior Controls Engineer

Houston, TX

$92K - $122K/yr

... in contract awards. * Project Management * Maintain strong relationships with key vendors and ... controls-related troubleshooting and ongoing engineering assistance. Required Skills: * Travel:

Wood

I&E Controls Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Prepares proposals, contract design drawings and calculations, contract information (CI) sheets ... Bachelor's degree or Masters of Science in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering * 10+ years ...

Actalent

Ignition Scada Controls Engineer

Haskell, TX · Hybrid

$58 - $80/hr

Job Title: Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer The Ignition SCADA Controls Engineer designs and ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Haskell, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay ...

New

HRSRental

Applications & Controls Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Applications & Controls Engineer# Applications & Controls EngineerLuce St - Houston, TX 77087 ... contract requirements, and related specifications.* Support projects involving NEMA-rated ...

SEnergy

Protection & Controls Engineer (PE)

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

Ensure the engineering deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and ... PE Certification and8 years' experience in Protections & Controls for the Energy industry * Possess ...

Sherwin-Williams

Controls Engineer I

Garland, TX · On-site

$80K - $104K/yr

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of controls ... or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract controls engineer in Texas is $89,973.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,800.00 and $100,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract controls engineer?

A Contract Controls Engineer is a temporary or project-based professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems in industrial, manufacturing, or automation environments. They work with PLCs, SCADA systems, and other automation technologies to ensure efficient and reliable operations. Their role often includes programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing control systems to meet project or regulatory requirements. Typically, they collaborate with engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to deliver solutions on time and within budget. Contract positions allow flexibility and exposure to various industries and projects.

What does a contract controls engineer do?

A Contract Controls Engineer typically spends their days designing, programming, and commissioning control systems for client projects, often working onsite and remotely based on project needs. The role involves collaborating closely with project managers, electricians, and other engineers to ensure all automation solutions are delivered on time and meet client specifications. Routine tasks may include troubleshooting system issues, developing technical documentation, and overseeing installation or upgrades of control panels. The work environment is fast-paced and project-oriented, providing variety and the opportunity to tackle new technical challenges each week.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract controls engineer?

To thrive as a Contract Controls Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or control systems engineering, experience with automation, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, control panel design software, and certifications such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills for success in this dynamic role. These skills are crucial for delivering reliable automation solutions, ensuring project success, and collaborating efficiently with multidisciplinary teams on contract-based projects.

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Data Center Controls Engineer

Element Critical

Austin, TX • On-site

$82K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Element Critical provides hybrid infrastructure solutions in an expanding portfolio of data center facilities across the country. Our mission is to meet the diverse needs of today's business and technology leaders by delivering superior service and product offerings, cultivating trusted relationships with our customers, and motivating and enabling our employees.
This is an opportunity to get involved near the ground level and grow exponentially with a company that is poised to execute. Come join our team!
Department: Facility Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Austin, TX (on-site)
Reports to: Director of Facility Operations
OVERVIEW
Element Critical is seeking to add a Data Center Controls Engineer to the Facility Operations team, who aligns with our company values of accountability, integrity, grit, and problem-solving.
This position participates in a 24/7 operational support model. DC Controls Engineer share responsibility for after-hours support through a weekly rotating on-call schedule that is distributed to all participating on-site team members and managed on a monthly rotation basis.
This role will be responsible for all things related to controls, including but not limited to design standards, implementation, and project management, and maintaining the company building electrical power management systems (EPMS), automation systems (BAS), and building management systems (BMS) for all Data Centers. You will develop new processes and standards while innovating in the control space. Overall desire is to create reliable and efficient controls (BAS, BMS, EPMS) that serve Operations and Customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
  • General
    • Collaborate with design and operations teams to develop and enforce automation logic, ensuring systems meet operational standards.
    • Manage cross-functional partnerships with internal operations and engineering teams to troubleshoot complex control loop issues. Utilize 3rd party vendors and contractors to resolve issues.
    • Assist in procurement related activities including request for quotation/proposals, responding to request for information, assist in review of vendors proposals and submittal processing.
    • Attend project related meetings, coordinate with project leaders, and regularly report status to management.
    • Frequent visits to data centers to troubleshoot issues and supervise 3rd party vendor's work to ensure compliance with the scope, design, and applicable local codes.
  • Create and maintain SOOs and documentation of existing controls infrastructure.
    • Assemble library of I&C design documents, submittals, as-builts, and O&Ms
    • Controls equipment inventory: sensors, valves, controllers, etc
    • Vendors, contacts, contracts, warranties, licenses, entitlements, passwords, 3rd party network access
  • Initial and periodic audit of existing implementations
    • Security risks
    • Operations risks (reliability, SLA risks)
    • Excessive energy or maintenance costs
  • Annual controls opex and capex budgeting
    • Critical remediation capex
    • Maintenance contracts
    • Maintenance capex: end-of-life equipment replacement
    • Upgrades in support of corporate goals, e.g. energy efficiency, operating efficiency, safety and reliability, reporting
  • Corporate design & operations standards
    • Develop, document, publish design guidelines
      • Architecture
      • Hardware, vendors
      • Operator interfaces - style guide (ISA 101)
      • Naming schemes (ISA 5.1)
      • SOOs
      • Monitoring
      • Alerting/Notifications
  • SME and leader for 3rd party implementations (new construction, upgrades/additions, special projects)
    • Lead scope definition, contractor vetting, pricing review, selection, on-boarding, progress meetings
    • Lead owner's submittal and RFI review
    • Vet change orders
    • Lead QA/QC during implementation
    • Lead the commissioning life-cycle for data center BAS, BMS and electromechanical systems, ensuring validation of Building Automation, Building Management, and EPM System to control and monitor HVAC and electrical infrastructure effectively.
      • Ensure commissioning effectiveness by reviewing scripts, monitoring execution, and reviewing reports & issues
    • Lead owner's punch and follow-up
    • Vet closeout and transition to operations
  • SME and leader for internal support and customer integrations (similar to IT). Collaborate with and support Facility Ops teams to enable local control within the I&C sandbox for reliability, reporting for efficiency and operations initiatives, as well as managing all training, documentation
    • Implement and support customer integrations as directed by Customer Ops.
    • Review results and action items from the quarterly maintenances for BMS and electrical systems and take actions to get them resolved.
  • Operate and maintain all controls hardware & software
    • Oversee the testing and tuning of mechanical plant controls (chillers, cooling towers, AHUs), ensuring data visibility and system redundancy are maintained through robust SCADA implementations.
    • Break-fix, preventive maintenance, ongoing tuning and adjustments.
    • Participate in on-call schedule as secondary escalation to provide immediate BMS and electrical system technical support to in-service data centers.
    • Troubleshoot and perform Root Cause Analysis or Corrective Action for BAS, BMS and EPMS system related issues in Element Critical's data centers.
    • Per-site and global plant performance reporting
    • Develop and maintain maintenance program for all controls equipment
      • Hardware PM (calibrating sensors, stroking valves, etc)
      • Platform PM (patches as appropriate, backups, etc.)
    • Specify IT and network resources required by controls applications
    • Configure and manage EPMS, BAS, and BMS system alarm frameworks, optimize alarm logic, prioritization, and thresholds to reduce false alarms, improve signal-to-noise ratio, and ensure rapid, accurate response to critical infrastructure events to actionable events by the Facility Operations team.
  • Special projects assigned by Manager.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5 years of experience in data center or critical facility environment, focused on the commissioning of mechanical systems and industrial controls.
  • 5 years of experience with Building Management Systems, PLC programming, SCADA Architecture (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, industrial networking).
  • Experience managing projects in a Design/Build delivery environment for mission-critical facilities, with a focus on cooling and mechanical automation.
  • Experience with contractors and site safety teams to ensure commissioning activities align with construction schedules and safety protocols.
  • Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 and participate in on-call rotation
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Travel expected up to ~40%.

Element Critical is a well-funded, fast paced organization that is seeking to make several acquisitions over the next few years and develop into a very strong national player. We offer the following benefits, in addition to a focus on growing our culture and engagement.
  • PPO and HDHP Healthcare Plans
  • FSA and HSA with above market Employer HSA Match
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employer Paid Disability and Life Insurance
  • Additional Group Insurances
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
  • 10 Company Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match
  • Personal Development and Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program

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