Control System Designer, Data Centers

AECOM

Data Center Control System Designer designing automation and SCADA systems for mechanical and electrical projects at AECOM. Responsible for client-facing project coordination and implementing control systems in data centers.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing automation and SCADA systems for complex data center projects, with a strong focus on building automation systems, programmable logic controllers, and power monitoring systems. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automation System DesignSCADA System DevelopmentBuilding Automation System (BAS)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (PMS/EPMS)

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Hard Skills

Control Sequences DevelopmentNetwork Architecture DesignOperational Technology (OT) NetworksCyber Security Technical SpecificationsCompliance VerificationInstrumentation DevelopmentData Sheets CreationDivision 23 and 25 ControlsDivision 26 Power Monitoring SpecificationsStructured Ethernet Cabling

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Data Center InfrastructureMission Critical InfrastructureMechanical SystemsElectrical Distribution SystemsControl PanelsEnd DevicesUS Codes ComplianceEngineering Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design state-of-the-art automation and SCADA systems for mechanical and electrical systems for complex data center and mission critical infrastructure projects across the globe
Coordinate with mechanical design team to develop control sequences, diagrams, and points lists for mechanical systems serving both building and process systems
Coordinate with electrical design team on the development of network architectures and points lists for electrical distribution and conditioning systems
Coordinate with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) design team to coordinate structured ethernet cabling interfaces to control panels and end devices
Design resilient operational technology (OT) networks for control systems including both ethernet and serial networks utilizing various media (wireless, fiber, copper)
Develop basis of design (BOD) for building automation system (BAS), programmable logic controllers (PLC) and power monitoring system (PMS) controllers, instrumentation and software including datasheets
Develop and tailor division 23 and 25 controls, instrumentation, and cyber security technical specifications in alignment with BOD
Develop and tailor division 26 power monitoring specifications including coordination with electrical team for specification of factory-mounted systems on distribution equipment for compatibility
Verify compliance with applicable US codes and engineering standards/practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree with 6 plus years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
Four years of work experience as an Instrumentation and Control Engineer (I&C) Engineer or controls contractor creating controls submittals
Experience with BAS & PLC control system platforms
Experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (PMS/EPMS)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
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life
AD&D
disability benefits
paid time off
leaves of absences
voluntary benefits
perks
flexible work options
well-being resources
employee assistance program
business travel insurance
service recognition awards
retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase plan