job summary:
The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing automation, monitoring, and control systems that support mission-critical data center environments. This role works closely with senior engineers to develop control drawings, specifications, points lists, and sequences of operations for complex mechanical and electrical systems. Applications include heat-rejection systems, chilled water plants, industrial air handling units, and integration with intelligent HVAC and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS). The Controls Engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and vendors to ensure high-quality, technically sound project delivery.
location: Dallas, Texas job type: Permanent salary: $100,000 - 130,000 per year work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
· Power distribution design including medium‑ & low‑voltage systems
· Lighting system design including photometric analysis & fixture selection
· Emergency/standby power system design including generators, UPS systems, & automatic transfer schemes
· Load calculations, panel schedules, & equipment sizing
· Code analysis including NEC, NFPA, IBC, & local amendments
· Engineering studies including but not limited to fault current analysis, selective coordination, arch flash, voltage drop calculations, and Neher-McGrath calculations.
· Coordination with mechanical, structural, architectural, & low‑voltage disciplines
· Review of submittals, RFIs, & construction‑phase documentation
· Participation in internal QA/QC processes to ensure accuracy & completeness of deliverables
qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
· 5-7 years of experience designing building automation control systems for commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities
· EIT or PE (or ability to become licensed)
· Experience in mission-critical, industrial, commercial, or similar environments preferred
skills:
Excel,Microsoft Office,Outlook,Word,verbal communication skills,Strong organizational skills,Strong written,project delivery,Ability to prioritize tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.